Medical Lab Tech/Clinical Lab Scientist (Weekend Option, Saturday - Sunday, 6:00am-6:30pm)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Tech I performs routine and special testing in different areas of the laboratory. Reporting to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor and partnering directly with the Laboratory Director, the position also performs routine maintenance, quality control, troubleshooting, and documentation according to established guidelines. The employee identifies and documents problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, and either corrects them or promptly notifies the appropriate laboratory leadership. The role is a part-time weekend option at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a schedule of Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Work is performed in a medical laboratory and involves exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases. The position spends approximately 80% of its time standing and 20% sitting, and may involve pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Meet qualifications as general testing personnel under CLIA'88 regulations.
- Be eligible to take the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification exam and pass within one year of hire.
- Ability to identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, and to correct them or immediately notify appropriate laboratory leadership.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical laboratory experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform CLIA-waived and non-waived testing according to approved procedures and processes.
- Perform, verify, and report laboratory results in accordance with established guidelines.
- Identify issues that may adversely affect assay performance or patient results and take corrective action, including notifying appropriate laboratory personnel.
- Perform analyzer maintenance, calibration, and quality-control procedures.
- Perform troubleshooting, document corrective actions, and complete related procedures.
- Perform proficiency testing as needed for regulatory compliance.
- Assist with reagent and supplies inventory management as needed.
- Assist with clerical work and specimen processing as needed.
- Partner with customers to assess needs, assist internal and external clients, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
- Assist in validation of new equipment.
- Assist in training students and new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
