Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs waived, moderate, or highly complex testing authorized under CLIA, with duties governed by 42 CFR §§ 493.1425 and 493.1495. Work requires skill appropriate to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The position is PRN/per diem on an as-needed basis, working night shifts of 10 hours, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. It is based at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas. The scientist may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborns through geriatrics, may be assigned point-of-care testing responsibilities, and may serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology, from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately 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 as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborns through geriatrics.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned or identified as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to point-of-care testing (POCT).
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.