Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Executes procedures in assigned Laboratory areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. Performs basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree before the start date.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS) certification and licensure.
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas.
- Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
- Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Ability to manage workflow and respond appropriately to changing volumes, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending work.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning patient privacy and safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Conduct basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
- When assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Respond to changing workload volumes, unexpected situations such as equipment or information systems failure, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
- Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
- Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
