Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Scientist performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized under CLIA, with responsibilities governed by CFR § 493.1425 and § 493.1495. The individual must have skills commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role involves independent judgment and manual and automated laboratory procedures across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The scientist follows laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting; applies quality-control policies; identifies and addresses problems affecting test performance; maintains instruments and equipment; and reviews patient results for accuracy before release. The position may also involve venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups, laboratory policy development, Lead Tech responsibilities, and duties related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and point-of-care testing (POCT). The role requires adherence to hospital and department policies concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
- Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
- One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with blood bank, chemistry, and hematology.
Responsibilities
- Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and consistent with applicable regulations.
- Follow laboratory procedures for 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 and correct them 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 across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines.
- Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance on daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed schedules, as appropriate.
- Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
- Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients.
- 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 various age groups, from newborns through geriatric patients, as 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 in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
- May perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
- Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.
Benefits
- The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that staff can customize to their needs, along with resources and programs supporting individual growth and well-being. Specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
