Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
About The Position
Executes laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens that support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. Performs basic and complex laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. This is a per diem/casual position with evening/night shifts, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and one weekend shift per month. The posted pay range is $69.88 to $97.82 per hour. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree before the start date.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS) licensure.
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas.
- Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
- Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Perform laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
- If assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Respond to changing test volumes, unexpected equipment or information system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues.
- Review pending logs and priority assignments.
- Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures, as well as applicable regulations and policies, to protect patient privacy and safety and ensure reliable testing.
- Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
- Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
