Clinical Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• AS degree and minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or Bachelors of Science Degree and minimum of 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire ASCP preferred
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manage changing volumes.
• Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience required.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (BLS) Basic Life Support within 30 days • Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire, ASCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests in a timely manner yielding accurate and precise results with a low error rate.
• Ability to appropriately troubleshoot and resolve problems. Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly. Clearly communicates resolutions or next steps.
• Possesses solid knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Performs and evaluates quality control and instrument function checks using established quality control practices to assess the functioning of the test system(s). Identifies when a QC problem exists and is able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturers recommendations, including maintaining supplies. Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exists and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.
• Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.
• Orients and trains new laboratory staff. Trains bench personnel when new procedures or systems are put into routine use. Trains MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, basic theory, and advanced skills. Helps develop teaching and training tools.
• Actively participates in the Dartmouth Health member’s laboratory continuing education program.
• Assist in outpatient/in-patient phlebotomies, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks, as needed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to determine phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.