Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Opportunity:

Medical Laboratory - Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Details:

• Perform all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing
• Work under minimal supervision, applying advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to independently provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services
• Shift work, night shifts, and weekend call required to provide 24-hour laboratory coverage
• Work with patients of all ages including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Evaluate, judge, and interpret test results to ensure accuracy
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results and troubleshoot problems
• Provide specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease safety
• Perform patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments and ensure quality control and functionality
• Write and coordinate procedures using CLSI format and maintain procedure manuals
• Establish and maintain quality control programs appropriate for testing performed
• Resolve technical problems and ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications
• Train new employees and provide regular training to all technologists when changes occur
• Assist laboratory manager with competency evaluations, process improvement activities, and CAP standards and CLIA regulation implementation
• Coordinate inventory levels to maintain proper supply levels
• Prepare lab for inspection from regulatory institutions
• Provide LIS consultation and educate staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine
• Blood bank and phlebotomy experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Active ASCP or AMT certification required upon submittal
• MLS Generalist background needed