Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) II

North Vista Hospital•North Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs laboratory testing authorized by CLIA and applicable state law, with duties appropriate to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and both manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The scientist reviews patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them and recognizes age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients. The role follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; follows quality control policies and documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications; and identifies problems that may affect test performance, correcting them or promptly notifying the appropriate supervisor or medical leadership. The scientist performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance, tests proficiency samples in the same manner as patient samples without prohibited collaboration, and may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups. The position also assists with laboratory policies and procedures, follows department and hospital policies for safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, and may be assigned as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence. Additional responsibilities may involve the laboratory information system (LIS), point-of-care testing (POC), and other tasks assigned by the department manager or director. This is a full-time, day-shift position at North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

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 waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and applicable state law, consistent with individual qualifications and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from laboratory performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and correct them or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform 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.
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 avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, from newborns through geriatric patients.
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 POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.