Clinical Lab Scientist

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients using medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. The role correlates and integrates patient data when interpreting test results and requires professional judgment and in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. The position is based in Boise, Idaho, and is a night-shift role. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are available to eligible candidates. The role requires a bachelor's degree, completion of medical technology training, and ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent; registry-eligible applicants must obtain certification within one year of hire. Clinical laboratory experience is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Completion of medical technology training required.
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required; registry-eligible applicants must obtain certification within one year of hire.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs, records, and reviews scheduled quality control (QC), taking immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
Performs and records routine equipment maintenance, recognizes and documents poor instrument performance, and independently takes appropriate action.
Verifies specimen labeling, integrity, and suitability before testing.
Accurately performs low-, medium-, and high-complexity testing according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
Reports test results accurately and appropriately, including critical results to physicians, nursing stations, or physician offices according to protocol.
Prioritizes work to maintain efficiency and assists other areas as needed.
Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Monitors supply inventory and takes action to ensure needed supplies are available.
Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants and performs corrective actions when required.
Performs expected tasks without supervisor direction.
Ensures the accuracy of reported work for the assigned department by examining review lists and pending logs, resolving problems promptly, and communicating with the oncoming shift and relevant nurses or physicians.
Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers, including contacting technical support when needed.