Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Prime Healthcare; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate for a Per Diem position in the Pathology department at Bridgton Hospital. This role involves performing laboratory testing with responsibilities including adhering to laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate patient results, and following quality control policies.

Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of hospital laboratory experience. ASCP certification is preferred. Join our team dedicated to providing quality healthcare in Central Maine.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for testing.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Review the accuracy of patient results before reporting.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Pathology

Schedule: Per Diem, Days/Evening/Nights

Facility: Bridgton Hospital

Location: 10 Hospital Dr, Bridgton, ME 04009

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high‑quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those testing activities for which they are authorized based on their assigned responsibilities. Individuals may function as testing personnel for moderate (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) and may serve as General Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1463).

• Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• 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.
• Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
• Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• 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 493.1461) required.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf