Clinical Laboratory Specialist III-2

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I and II job roles, demonstrating a proficient level of laboratory skills. The specialist assumes lead responsibility for the functioning of a specialized area of the laboratory, acting as a technical resource and providing team leadership to the staff working in the assigned area. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccines. This position is safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field
4 years of experience in a Related Field
One of the following certifications: Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

Directs workflow according to clinical priority.
Supervises employees and supports manager.
Trains new employees and students.
Performs advanced computer functions.
Oversees data collection.
Acts as liaison to Pathology.
Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.
Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review.
Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
Performs other duties as assigned.