Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Responsibilities

1. functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s)
2. provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant
3. oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives
4. is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)
5. oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program
6. ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements
7. assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
8. ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
9. develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals
10. reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
11. identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director
12. performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
13. ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed
14. recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
15. ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
16. ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures
17. adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
18. may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required
• Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
• 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 estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $30.28 to $40.76. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.