Laboratory/Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

Join our dedicated team in a smaller acute care setting, where you can make a difference in patient care. Crescent City offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit, providing an enriching environment both professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a smaller acute care setting
• Ability to work as a generalist across all departments
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACSP-CLS, CA CPT

Schedule

• Variable shifts: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts with a guarantee of 40 hours per week
• Weekend scheduling may vary based on census and staffing needs
• Possible shift start times: 0700-1400; Overnight shifts: 2100-2300 start time
• Night shifts are 10 hours, with weekend nights potentially being 12 hours

Skills

• Theory and test application in clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, coagulation, and transfusion service
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, multi-tasking, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests including Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Microbiology
• Report results substantiated by quality control systems
• Contribute to Performance Improvement activities and participate in proficiency testing
• Supervise MLT and CPT staff
• Calibrate and adjust laboratory equipment as per guidelines
• Act as a resource to doctors and nursing staff regarding lab reports
• Provide functional guidance to lab staff and document critical values
• Perform preventive and non-scheduled maintenance procedures with documentation