Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Point of Care Lead)

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with experience across CLS I–III roles. The candidate will mentor other scientists, assist the Technical Chief, and oversee multiple aspects of laboratory operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years in a related field, with certifications such as MT-AMT/MT-ASCP/NCA strongly preferred. This safety-sensitive, tobacco-free workplace offers day shifts in the CC094071 Lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Related Field - 6 years of experience.
• 1 of the following certifications is required - MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-NCA (recommended)

Responsibilities

• Trains new employees and students.
• Performs advanced computer functions.
• Oversees data collection.
• Liaison to Pathology.
• Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
• Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.
• Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes.
• Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
• Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
• Oversees section supply chain.
• Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Scientist skills

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: Day Shift

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC094071 Lab

Summary:

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II, and III job roles. Demonstrates an expert level of laboratory skills. Serves as a mentor for other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and assists the Technical Chief with other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II, and III job roles. Demonstrates an expert level of laboratory skills. Serves as a mentor for other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and assists the Technical Chief with other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 6 years of experience

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required -

Recommended Certifications:

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. Trains new employees and students.
2. Performs advanced computer functions.
3. Oversees data collection.
4. Liaison to Pathology.
5. Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
6. Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.
7. Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes.
8. Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
9. Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
10. Oversees section supply chain.
11. Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.