Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Premiere Hcstaffing•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a Per Diem - Evenings shift in Reno, NV. The role involves performing waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, requiring a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, or experience and technical abilities. Premiere Healthcare Staffing aims to connect talented candidates with partner healthcare facilities to provide exceptional, compassionate care, offering support through dedicated career specialists, immediate and flexible opportunities, and a tailored career pathway.

Requirements

ASCP certification, or equivalent, required
Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience that cover all areas of a clinical laboratory
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA
Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Responsibilities

Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s)
Provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant
Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives
Responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)
Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements
Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals
Reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director
Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed
Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
Ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
Ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures
Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director