Clinical Laboratory Scientist III - Laboratory

About the role

Independently performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, including venipunctures and capillary draws on inpatients, emergency room patients, and outpatients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on inpatients, emergency room patients, and outpatients as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests in a timely manner yielding accurate and precise results with a low error rate.
• Ability to appropriately troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly.
• Clearly communicates resolutions or next steps.
• Possesses solid knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Performs and evaluates quality control and instrument function checks using established quality control practices to assess the functioning of the test system(s).
• Identifies when a QC problem exists and is able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturers recommendations, including maintaining supplies.
• Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exist and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.
• Orients and trains new laboratory staff.
• Trains bench personnel when new procedures or systems are put into routine use.
• Trains MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, basic theory, and advanced skills.
• Helps develop teaching and training tools.
• Actively participates in the Dartmouth Health member’s laboratory continuing education program.
• Assists in outpatient/in‑patient phlebotomies, specimen processing, non‑patient registration, and requisition checks as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to determine phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• AS degree and minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree and minimum of 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire (ASCP preferred).
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines while managing changing volumes.
• Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience required.
• Required certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge, skills and ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests timely, accurate, and precise.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.
• Solid knowledge of clinical laboratory theory and practices.
• Proficiency in performing and evaluating quality control and instrument function checks.
• Skill in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment per procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Adept at identifying sample, instrument, or procedural problems and taking corrective action.
• Experience orienting and training new staff, bench personnel, and MLS/MLT/CLT students.
• Ability to develop teaching and training tools.
• Active participation in continuing education programs.
• Competence in determining appropriate phlebotomy technique for patient age and condition.
• Understanding of and compliance with hospital safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Basic proficiency with computer software systems.