Clinical Laboratory Specialist III-2

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee workflow in the CC094071 Lab, ensuring priorities are met and patient results are reported accurately. This safety-sensitive role requires leadership, problem solving, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of related experience and one of several MT certifications. The department expects collaboration, training of staff, and meticulous data management as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Related Field - 4 years of experience
• 1 of the following certifications is required -
• Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - AMT, Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - ASCP, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - ASCP

Responsibilities

• Directs workflow according to clinical priority.
• Supervises employees and supports manager.
• 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.
• Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Training

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:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC094071 Lab

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 Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 4 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. 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.