Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology Lead)

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience

Related Field - 6 years of experience

Skills

• Trains new employees and students
• Performs advanced computer functions
• Oversees data collection
• Liaison to Pathology
• Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results
• Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual
• Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes
• Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions
• Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver
• Oversees section supply chain
• Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1 of the following certifications is required:

• Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

Trains new employees and students

Performs advanced computer functions

Oversees data collection

Liaison to Pathology

Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results

Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual

Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes

Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions

Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver

Oversees section supply chain

Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Arkansas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.