Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a general clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are appropriate, correctly labeled, accessioned, processed, transported, and stored under appropriate conditions; process histology samples when assigned to the histology section.
• Operate laboratory systems and methodologies to produce patient, quality-control, and proficiency-testing data.
• Perform daily bench quality-assurance checks and quality checks, including reagent calibrations and standardizations.
• Safeguard sample identification and accurately enter patient demographics in accordance with SOPP.
• Evaluate data before releasing results, considering sample integrity, system operation, and patient history.
• Use computer systems and quality-assurance monitors, including delta checks and previous results, to evaluate data, document actions, and control workflow.
• Perform scheduled weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance; review QC statistics and troubleshoot system problems.
• Use supplies, tools, and equipment efficiently; manage supply inventory and properly receive and store supplies.
• Follow site-specific SOPPs, manuals, instructions, and applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
• Oversee daily department or section operations and serve as a point of contact for medical staff, nursing, regulatory and compliance agencies, and HIS/LIS departments.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and technologists, monitor the effectiveness of actions using QA monitors, and report results to staff and management.
• Maintain current procedures, evaluate and implement new procedures, train staff, and help maintain staff competencies.
• Work with laboratory leadership on quality and performance improvement programs, including monitoring and tracking trends and implementing corrective actions.