Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

This position is a federal role that requires candidates to demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties associated with the job. Experience can include both paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs. Candidates must clearly outline their duties and responsibilities in their resume, including the total number of hours worked per week. The position requires a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, along with completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. Acceptable experience includes professional or technician roles in various laboratory settings, and certification as a medical technologist is preferred. The job encompasses various areas of clinical laboratory science, including microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college/university.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
• 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program.
• 5 years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in relevant fields.
• Certification as a medical technologist obtained through a recognized credentialing agency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital laboratory or health agency.
• Teaching or medical research program experience.
• Graduate-level education in medical technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technologists in preparing reagents.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality control.
• Use basic lab equipment and instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Process patient samples and conduct analysis.
• Maintain section records.
• Recognize unusual or unexpected test results.
• Calculate results using statistical and analytical formulas.
• Operate complex clinical analyzers.
• Provide training to junior and generalist technologists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees