Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Bridgton Hospital•Bridgton, ME

6d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs authorized moderate- and high-complexity testing and may serve as a General Supervisor for high-complexity testing. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment, manual methods, and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as added to the laboratory. The position is based at Bridgton Hospital and is per diem with variable shifts.

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 493.1461).
At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent.
Experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and procedures and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from 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 manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
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 avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, from newborns through geriatrics, as required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.