Medical Laboratory Tech /Clinical Lab Scientist (Full-time, 2:00pm-10:30pm, Rotating Weekends)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Tech I reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. This position performs routine and special testing in different areas of the laboratory, along with routine maintenance, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, and documentation according to established guidelines. The employee must identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the appropriate laboratory supervisor or director. The role is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is full-time on the evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, nonprofit health care system serving Northwest Arkansas. Its mission is to improve community health through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Meet qualifications as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA '88 regulations.
- Be eligible to take the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification exam and pass it within one year of hire.
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 and document corrective actions and 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
