Clinical Laboratory Scientist III - Chemistry (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (CLSIII) provides technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory and serves in a leadership role within laboratory services. Reporting to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor and working in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director, the CLSIII performs advanced testing and complex analyses, supports laboratory operations, mentors and trains staff, and ensures quality, accuracy, and compliance throughout the laboratory process. The role includes independent testing, result review and validation, troubleshooting, support for analyzer validation, and collaboration with healthcare providers to communicate and interpret results. The position is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work environment includes laboratory duties involving standing and walking, as well as sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

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 to record and evaluate laboratory results.
Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions accurately.
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 life span and assess data reflecting patients’ population-specific and age-specific 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 for improvement and propose operational efficiencies or modifications.
Lead laboratory staff by providing guidance, mentoring, coaching, training, and team development.
Perform advanced and complex laboratory tests in various disciplines.
Assist the supervisor with validation of new analyzers and testing.
Review and validate test results to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to interpret and communicate test results.
Independently investigate and resolve technical issues and discrepancies, including documentation and corrective actions.
Ensure, implement, and support compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, including quality and safety requirements.
Oversee verification of test procedures and establish test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy for each test and test system.
Troubleshoot technical problems with technical staff and ensure remedial action is taken 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 requirements, HIPAA, and hazardous chemical training and monitoring.
Complete other tasks as needed to support laboratory objectives and assist the supervisor as needed.