Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelors Other in biological science, or US military equivalent.
- 1 year Clinical laboratory scientist.
- Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory.
- Clinical Lab Scientist:CA.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process.
- Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation.
- Accurately reports results via computer entry or recording manually.
- Assures that authentication parameters have been met prior to allowing the auto release of results via the LIS.
- Makes appropriate workflow decisions considering clinical needs, test priority, and response to expedited requests.
- Performs centrifugation and specimen preparation as needed for appropriate specimen workflow.
- Performs and monitors quality control for tests and test systems, at beginning and throughout shift, as required by procedure.
- Recognizes shifts and trends and applies industry accepted, quality control rules to assure accuracy in test results.
- Records date of receipt, expiration date, lot number, date put into use, and identification of reagent/supplies, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
