Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology Lead)

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II, and III job roles, demonstrating an expert level of laboratory skills. The role serves as a mentor for other Clinical Laboratory Scientists and assists the Technical Chief with other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccines. This position is safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Related Field - 6 years of experience
One of the following certifications is required: 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

Nice To Haves

Recommended Education: Recommended Work Experience
Recommended Certifications

Responsibilities

Trains new employees and students.
Performs advanced computer functions.
Oversees data collection.
Serves as liaison to Pathology.
Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.
Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes.
Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
Oversees section supply chain.
Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.