CLS Microbiology - Limited Term

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's degree required prior to start date.
• CMS‑Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License.
• CLS‑Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist.

Skills

• 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).
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.
• Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume; unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; shift‑to‑shift hand‑offs; STAT test orders; specimen integrity issues; regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (eligible positions include a full benefits offering).

Pay

Pay range: $69.88 to $97.82 per hour (may vary based on geographic location).

Schedule

Full‑time position with 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday, with every other weekend required.