Clinical Lab Scientist (Levels 1-3) Day/Evening

OU Medicine • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist positions are available at levels 1-3 depending on experience and education. Under close supervision, the role involves performing routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory, which may require working with infectious agents. The position includes responsibilities such as performing laboratory patient testing, complying with safety policies, participating in quality activities, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Additional responsibilities vary by level, with Level 2 and Level 3 positions involving more advanced tasks such as overseeing testing activities, mentoring staff, and developing training materials.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor's Degree which includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
• Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required for Level 1; 3-5 years for Level 2; 5 or more years for Level 3.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Receives, sorts, and assesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results, and specimen referral.
• Assesses potential performance problems that may occur during testing and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $3000 or $1000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance if located outside of 100 miles.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree