Clinical Lab Scientist

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist position at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is responsible for performing and assisting with clinical laboratory test procedures while ensuring proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation. It reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, have 6–12 months lab experience, and possess ASCP certification with CPR training obtainable within 45

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information gathering.

Responsibilities

• Works with Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects.
• Participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Functions in a charge or lead role for daily operations to ensure safe quality and efficient workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication with clinicians

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist and is responsible for following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs/assists with various clinical laboratory test procedures and ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects.
• Participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure all regulatory requirements maintain an ‘in compliance’ status.
• Functions in a charge or lead role as assigned for the days operations to ensure safe quality and efficient workflow, practices, staffing and operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for designated job roles.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information gathering.
• Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job experience necessary in order to become familiar with a variety of laboratory testing procedures.
• Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and procedures. Analytical skills necessary in order to perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test results.
• Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for abnormal, atypical or critical test results.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Laboratory service areas have work environments with frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous material, but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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