Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

North Vista Hospital•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

North Vista Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA requirements and the laboratory’s procedures, quality-control policies, and performance specifications. The role involves independent work using manual and automated methods across a variety of laboratory disciplines, along with reviewing patient results, maintaining instruments and equipment, and supporting laboratory policies and procedures. The position may also involve venipuncture or capillary puncture, lead technician responsibilities in a supervisor’s absence, and duties related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POCT).

Requirements

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).
ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 months of employment.
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where one is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, with skill commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting 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, correct them when possible, or promptly 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 disciplines introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
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.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various age groups, from newborns through geriatrics, as required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.