Clinical Lab Scientist II Chemistry

Prime Healthcare; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (Medical Technologist) for a per diem night shift at Southern Regional Medical Center.

ASCP certification preferred; minimum two years hospital laboratory experience; Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology; current state license where required.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or CLIA requirements.
• Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids to aid in the diagnosis of diseases and conditions.
• Interpret lab test results and identify abnormalities to assist doctors in making informed decisions about patient care.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain high standards in laboratory testing; calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory tests performed and input data into laboratory information systems.
• Ensure all laboratory operations comply with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.

Education

ASCP certification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

ShiftsAvailable: Nights

Employment Type:Per Diem Night Shift

Location:Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

We are seeking aClinicalLaboratoryScientist II,also referred to as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech). The Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS II) requires a blend of technicalexpertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. They playan important rolein the diagnostic process, contributing significantly to patient care and treatment.This position is on a per diem basis, meaningPD/PRNas needed.

Responsibilities

** Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) or Medical Technologists (MT) with no prior experience (new graduates) are encouraged to apply. This can be an entry-level position classified as CLS I with no experience.

• Perform laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids to aid in the diagnosis of diseases and conditions, this may include routine tests as well as specialized tests

• Interpret lab test results andidentifyany abnormalities, ensure the accuracy and reliability of these results toassistdoctors in making informed decisions about patient care

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures tomaintainhigh standardsin laboratory testing, you may also calibrate andmaintainlaboratory instruments and equipment

• Keepaccurateand detailed records of all laboratory tests performed and their results, input data into our laboratory information systems

• Ensure all laboratory operationscomply withhospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.3. Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf