Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

112d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, with responsibilities governed by applicable CLIA regulations. The role requires skills commensurate with the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The scientist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The position is in the Pathology Department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, and is full-time with variable shifts. The scientist follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; follows quality-control procedures and documents corrective actions; identifies issues that could affect testing and addresses them or promptly notifies appropriate leadership; and reviews patient results for accuracy before release. The role includes performing and documenting equipment maintenance, recognizing age-specific differences in results, and handling proficiency-testing samples according to required procedures. Venipuncture or capillary puncture may be required for patients from newborns through geriatrics. The scientist may assist with laboratory policies and procedures, take on Lead Tech responsibilities in a supervisor’s absence, and be assigned LIS and/or point-of-care testing responsibilities. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving central, western, and Midcoastal Maine. The employer describes its benefits package as comprehensive and competitive, with programs and voluntary options that staff can customize to their needs.

Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
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 493.1423).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where one is required.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA within the employee’s skill and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and correct them or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
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 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 a supervisor’s absence, 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 the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care testing (POC).
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.