Clinical Lab Scientist — PRN with Growth & Benefits

UP Health System – Portage; Maine; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement

Job summary

UP Health System Portage seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our laboratory team. The individual will follow standard procedures, prepare samples for testing, and operate laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate results reported to clinicians.

The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and continuing competency, with varied shifts under PRN scheduling in our hospital setting. Candidates should hold ASCP certification and a Bachelor’s degree, with BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a current ASCP Certification and possess a degree from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician or registered nurse.
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.
• Maintains records of procedures performed, the patient results and the quality control required for all procedures performed.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all quality control tests completed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ASCP Certification

BLS

Job description

UP Health System Portage seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our laboratory team. The individual will follow standard procedures, prepare samples for testing, and operate laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate results reported to clinicians.

The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and continuing competency, with varied shifts under PRN scheduling in our hospital setting. Candidates should hold ASCP certification and a Bachelor’s degree, with BLS preferred.