Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

North Vista Hospital•North Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At North Vista Hospital, a 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the dedicated team of professionals is committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team. The hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more.

Requirements

ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 Months of employment
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Nice To Haves

One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director