CLS II
Monroe Hospital•Bloomington, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The CLS II performs laboratory testing authorized under CLIA and applicable regulations, with duties appropriate to the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The position performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The role may include venipuncture or capillary puncture, Lead Tech responsibilities during a shift, and responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POC). This is a per diem position with a variable shift at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.
Requirements
- At least 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 required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
- Follow quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
- Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in applicable laboratory disciplines.
- Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
- Review patient-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
- Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through geriatric patients.
- 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 of various ages when 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.
- May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
- May perform assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
- Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.
