Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I for the Hematology Lab on the Night shift. This full-time role supports the lab's diagnostics, performs tests, and ensures accurate reporting of results for pediatric care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and certification within 1 year. Candidates should be able to handle complex workflows, maintain instruments, and participate in quality control and policy validation within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Certification: MLS/MT (ASCP/AMT) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures and records results.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and communicates findings.
• Identifies normal vs abnormal results; communicates critical values to caregivers.
• Performs quality control testing and corrective actions.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments; troubleshoots issues.
• Manages workflow; inventories supplies and stock levels.
• Contributes to policy/instrument validation and research.

Skills

Lab procedures

Documentation

Critical values reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS SAFETY SENSITIVE AND CANNOT BE FILLED BY A CANDIDATE WHO IS A CURRENT USER OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Work Shift: Night Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC014090 Lab - Hematology Summary: Full Time, Friday - Monday 8:30pm-7:00am

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Demonstrates a competent level of laboratory skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Demonstrates a competent level of laboratory skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

1. Performs laboratory procedures then calculates, transcribes and records test results.
2. Prepares and manages specimens for analysis, refers results to Pathology, correlates results and communicates and documents findings in systems and via reports.
3. Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
4. Performs quality control testing procedures and evaluates data, taking necessary corrective actions.
5. Performs manual results review and Proficiency Testing.
6. Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
7. Assumes responsibility for workflow and complies with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
8. Inventories supplies, reagents and specimens, stock levels and stock rotations.
9. Provides research, development, and/or validation of new policies, procedures and/or instruments.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education: Required

Required Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: Related Field - 1 year of experience

Required Certifications: 1 of the following certifications is required - , Must obtain within 1 year - Must obtain within 1 year

Recommended Certifications: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - ASCP, Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes.

And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

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Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service.

And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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