Clinical Laboratory Scientist III - Chemistry (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm)
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (CLSIII) provides technical and scientific oversight in the laboratory and reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor, in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. The position serves in a leadership capacity within laboratory services, overseeing technical operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the laboratory process. Work includes advanced testing and complex analyses, as well as applying knowledge of laboratory regulations and protocols. The role performs waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing using manual and automated processes; supports validation of new analyzers and tests; reviews and validates results; and troubleshoots technical problems. The CLSIII leads and develops laboratory staff, supports regulatory and departmental compliance, and collaborates with healthcare providers to interpret and communicate test results. The position is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in medical laboratory sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, or biological sciences.
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification.
- Current qualifications with CLIA'88 regulations.
- At least 4 years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Experience with CLIA, CAP, and other similar accreditation organizations.
- Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, analytical procedures, and laboratory equipment, including routine maintenance and calibration.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic computer skills used in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to perform mathematical and statistical operations for recording and evaluating laboratory results.
- Ability to accurately follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to handle potentially infectious materials, including blood and body fluid specimens, while observing safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess data relevant to population-specific and age-specific patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing using manual and automated processes.
- Comply with and participate in regulatory agency requirements, including CLIA 88, TJC, CAP, and FDA guidelines, and address concerns as needed.
- Identify opportunities and propose improvements, efficiencies, and operational modifications for laboratory operations.
- Lead laboratory staff by providing guidance, mentoring, coaching, training, development, and team building.
- Perform advanced and complex laboratory tests in various disciplines.
- Assist the supervisor with validation of new analyzers and testing.
- Review and validate test results for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to interpret and communicate test results.
- Independently investigate and resolve technical issues and discrepancies, including documentation and corrective actions.
- Implement and support compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, including quality and safety requirements.
- Oversee verification of test procedures and establish laboratory test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy for each test and test system.
- Troubleshoot technical problems with technical staff and ensure remedial action when a test deviates from laboratory performance standards.
- Conduct activities in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Follow laboratory safety practices, including OSHA blood-borne pathogen, HIPAA, and hazardous chemicals training and monitoring.
- Complete other tasks needed to support laboratory objectives and assist the supervisor as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
