Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Position
As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in biological science, or US military equivalent
- 1-3 years of Clinical laboratory scientist experience
- Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
- Clinical Lab Scientist:CA (CLS:CA) licensure
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Accurately reports results via computer entry or recording manually.
- Recognizes, reports and calls critical values according to policy.
- Performs and monitors quality control for tests and test systems, at beginning and throughout shift, as required by procedure. Recognizes shifts and trends and applies industry accepted, quality control rules to assure accuracy in test results.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner, disinfecting work area at least once per shift and cleaning up reagent or specimen spills as soon as possible.
- Assures good transition at end of shift by checking that adequate supplies/reagents are available for the next shift. Documents inventory needs and restocks work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
