Senior Clinical Lab Technologist - Hematology
About The Position
This position performs routine and complex assays on blood and body fluids within a laboratory setting. The role involves adhering to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments and equipment. The technologist is responsible for reviewing assay data, independently solving routine problems, and contributing to complex problem resolution. They act as a resource for other medical technologists and laboratory assistants, provide training to new employees, and support the development and validation of new assays, as well as updates to procedure manuals. The role requires proficiency in database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, strict compliance with regulatory and client requirements, and a solid understanding of assay methods and their clinical relevance. Continuous professional development through relevant continuing education is also expected, along with assisting the supervisor on various duties and special projects.
Requirements
- Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
- 8 Years of Clinical Laboratory work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Data Interpretations
- Identifying Problems
- Solutions Support
Responsibilities
- Performs routine and complex assays according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
- Includes routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments and equipment.
- Reviews assay data.
- Solves routine problems without supervisory assistance.
- Participates in complex problem resolution.
- Serves as a resource to medical technologists and laboratory assistants.
- Trains new employees.
- Assists with the development and validation of new assays.
- Assists with updates and the development of procedure manuals.
- Utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
- Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance.
- Participates in relevant continuing education.
- Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Family care resources for childcare needs
- Adult care resources
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
