Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II)
About The Position
This position incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, demonstrating a competent level of laboratory skills. The role performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, enabling us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Related Field - 1 year of experience
- 1 of the following certifications is required - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - ASCP, Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Must obtain within 1 year
Nice To Haves
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - ASCP
- Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Responsibilities
- Performs laboratory procedures then calculates, transcribes and records test results.
- Prepares and manages specimens for analysis, refers results to Pathology, correlates results and communicates and documents findings in systems and via reports.
- Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
- Performs quality control testing procedures and evaluates data, taking necessary corrective actions.
- Performs manual results review and Proficiency Testing.
- Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
- Assumes responsibility for workflow and complies with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
- Inventories supplies, reagents and specimens, stock levels and stock rotations.
- Provides research, development, and/or validation of new policies, procedures and/or instruments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flu vaccines are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
