Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Position Overview

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license.

Education

Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date.

Certification & Licensure

CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Transfusion Service).
• Accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
• Manage shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Regularly review pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shift hours: 8. Days of the week: variable, including every other weekend.

Pay

Pay range is $69.88 to $97.82 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.