Clinical Laboratory Scientist PRN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale, AR, seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of laboratory tests and prepare specimens for analysis. The role requires an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, with ASCP MLT certification to be obtained within one year.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to protocols, and collaboration with pathology staff. This is a safety-sensitive role in a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor's degree recommended.
• Entry-level position; experience not required.
• MLT certification by ASCP must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research, development, and validation of new policies, procedures and/or instruments.
• Manages stock levels, rotation, and monitors expiration.
• Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
• Prepares and manages specimens for analysis, refers results to Pathology, correlates results and communicates and documents findings.
• Performs Manual Result Review and proficiency testing.
• Performs maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Specimen handling

Proficiency testing

Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Bachelor's Degree (Recommended)

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.This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:Please see job description for details.Time Type:Part timeDepartment:CC094071 LabSummary:Additional Information:Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.Required Education:Associate Degree or Equivalent ExperienceRecommended Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Work Experience:Entry Level - Experience not Required.Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - ASCP - ASCP, Must obtain within one year - Must obtain within one yearRecommended Certifications:Description1. Assists with research, development, and/or validation of new policies, procedures and/or instruments.2. Manages stock levels, rotation, and monitors expiration.3. Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.4. Prepares and manages specimens for analysis, refers results to Pathology, correlates results and communicates and documents findings.5. Performs Manual Result Review and proficiency testing.6. Performs maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment.7. Performs other duties as assigned.