Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) II

Prime Healthcare•North Las Vegas, NV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

North Vista Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) II to perform laboratory testing in accordance with applicable CLIA requirements and the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The position is full-time on the day shift at North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The scientist follows established procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; applies quality-control policies and documents corrective actions; identifies and addresses problems affecting test performance; maintains instruments and equipment; and reviews result accuracy before release. The role also considers age-specific differences in expected results, performs proficiency testing according to laboratory requirements, and may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups. Additional duties may include helping maintain laboratory policies and procedures, serving as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence, and performing duties related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.

Requirements

ASCP certification or equivalent required.
At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where one is required.

Responsibilities

Perform only waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by applicable CLIA requirements and state law.
Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients across age groups, from newborns through geriatrics, when required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May serve as Lead Tech for the section or department during the shift in the absence of a supervisor.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager/director.