Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance independently or notify supervisors.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures, including manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
• Maintain and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed instrument and equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Review and verify the accuracy of patient results before release or reporting.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in expected results.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are analyzed similarly to patient samples and collaborate only after reporting results to relevant authorities.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Aid in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility for the section or department during shifts.
• Assist with LIS and/or POCT tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stipulated by CLIA.
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $37.68 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selection, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.