Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

11d

About The Position

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Demonstrates a competent level of laboratory skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Full Time Friday -Sunday 6:30pm-7:00am

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1 of the following certifications is required

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
Related Field - 1 year of experience

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.