CLS II

Garden City Hospital•Garden City, MI

About The Position

The CLS II performs laboratory testing authorized under CLIA and applicable state law, with duties matched to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role involves independent judgment in both manual and automated testing across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The CLS II follows procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; applies laboratory quality-control policies; identifies and addresses issues affecting test performance; and reviews results for accuracy before release. The role also includes instrument and equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, and recognition of age-specific differences in expected results. Venipuncture or capillary puncture may be required. The CLS II may assist with laboratory policies and procedures, take on Lead Tech responsibilities in a supervisor’s absence, and be assigned LIS and/or point-of-care testing responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum 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

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and applicable state law, consistent with the individual’s qualifications and abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow quality-control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance; correct them or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
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 responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care testing (POC).
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.