Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

37d • $32 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex testing in accordance with CLIA requirements and the laboratory’s procedures. The role requires skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Work includes independent laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The scientist reviews patient-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results and may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The position is based in the Pathology Department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, and is full-time at 40 hours per week with variable shifts. In a supervisor’s absence, the scientist may be assigned Lead Tech responsibilities for a section or department during the shift, and may also be assigned LIS and/or point-of-care responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational qualifications stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
• Ability to perform only CLIA-authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex tests, with skill commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and correct them or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual or automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
• Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance on daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed schedules, as appropriate.
• Review the accuracy of patient results before releasing or reporting them.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through geriatrics.
• Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various age groups, from newborns through geriatrics, as required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• May perform responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care (POC) testing.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to fit their needs. The description refers applicants to the company’s benefits website for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level