Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II)

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I for the evening shift in Springdale, Arkansas. The role involves performing laboratory tests, managing specimens, and communicating results for disease diagnosis and treatment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and ideally one year of experience in a related field. Relevant certifications such as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) are necessary. This position promotes a tobacco-free work environment and requires flu vaccines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of related field experience preferred.
• Certification in Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures and records results.
• Manages specimens for analysis and communicates findings.
• Conducts quality control testing procedures.
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Inventories supplies and stocks as needed.

Skills

Clinical laboratory skills

Quality control testing

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

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.

Work Shift: Evening Shift

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC094071 Lab

Summary:

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.

Additional Information:

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.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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

Description

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.