Clinical Lab Scientist

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required.
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.
Completion of medical technology training required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.
Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment.
Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
Reports test results accurately and appropriately.
Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.
Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants.
Performs corrective actions if required.
Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department.
Examines review lists, pending logs and the like.
Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.
Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.