Clinical Lab Scientist Med Tech Nights

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs tests in the Clinical Laboratory related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients, using various medical laboratory procedures. The role correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting results and applies professional judgment, in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques and scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. The scientist recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions. The schedule consists of seven consecutive nights on staff followed by seven consecutive days off. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

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; alternatively, must be registry eligible and obtain certification within one year of hire.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
Ability to recognize problems, identify causes, and determine alternative methods and solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform, record, and review scheduled quality control (QC), taking immediate corrective action when QC data falls outside established limits.
Verify specimen labeling, integrity, and suitability before testing.
Perform low-, medium-, and high-complexity testing accurately according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
Report test results accurately and appropriately.
Report critical test results to physicians, nursing stations, or physician offices according to established protocols.
Perform phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Monitor supply inventory and take appropriate action to ensure needed supplies are readily available.