Clinical Laboratory Specialist III-2

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Oak Grove (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lab Scientist I/II to direct workflow in a clinical lab, supervise staff, and train new employees. You will oversee data collection, liaise with Pathology, and perform procedures with accurate result documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and offers responsibility for instrument maintenance, quality control, and diagnostics in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 4 years related field experience recommended.
• MT/ASCP/AMT certifications are commonly required or recommended.

Responsibilities

• Directs workflow according to clinical priority.
• Supervises employees and supports manager.
• Trains new employees and students.
• Oversees data collection and liaises with Pathology.
• Performs laboratory procedures and records results.
• Manages specimens and communicates critical values.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing.
• Maintains/calibrates laboratory instruments and troubleshoots issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years related field experience

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:Full timeDepartment:CC094071 LabSummary:Additional Information:Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I and II job roles. Demonstrates a proficient level of laboratory skills. Assumes lead responsibility for the functioning of a specialized area of the laboratory. Acts as a technical resource and provides team leadership to the staff working in the assigned area.Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRecommended Education:Required Work Experience:Related Field - 4 years of experienceRecommended Work 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 PathologyDescription1. Directs workflow according to clinical priority.2. Supervises employees and supports manager.3. Trains new employees and students.4. Performs advanced computer functions.5. Oversees data collection.6. Liaison to Pathology.7. Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.8. Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.9. Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review.10. Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.11. Performs other duties as assigned.