CLS II - 10 Hr - SMRMC Clinical Lab

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center•Reno, NV

About The Position

The CLS II performs waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests authorized under CLIA and the applicable Nevada scope-of-practice requirements, with duties matched to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines added to the laboratory. The position follows established procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; follows quality-control policies and documents corrective actions; identifies and addresses issues that could affect test performance; and reviews results for accuracy before release. It also performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance, recognizes age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics, and may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups. The CLS II helps develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures, follows department and hospital policies relating to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, and tests proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples without prohibited collaboration. In a supervisor’s absence, the employee may serve as Lead Tech or General Supervisor for the section or department during the shift. The role may also include responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and point-of-care testing (POC), along with other duties assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (also called Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology), or a related bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
Meet education and certification requirements for licensure and possess a valid Nevada General Supervisor license, or be eligible to work while the license is pending.
At least 3 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Ability to work and solve problems independently.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to work any shift as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests within applicable CLIA and Nevada scope-of-practice requirements.
Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of 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 appropriate, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through geriatrics.
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, from newborns through geriatrics, as 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.
In the absence of a supervisor, potentially serve as Lead Tech or General Supervisor for the section or department during the shift.
Potentially perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.