Clinical Pathology Lab Scientist — Per Diem

Socket.dev; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Pathology Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests across pathology sections. The role includes calibrating instruments, reporting results, and conducting quality controls under supervision.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a lab science and national certification eligibility or ASCP certification. One year of clinical laboratory experience is expected. Per diem position based in Rhode Island Hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitable solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department and interprets results.
• Types and cross-matches blood and ensures compatibility between patient and donor.
• Isolates and identifies unusual or abnormal blood factors and identifies atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Performs hematologic procedures and identifies coagulation factors; isolates microorganisms from clinical specimens.
• Performs antibiotic susceptibility tests and chemical analyses of body fluids.
• Records and reviews test results, relays results to physicians, and discusses findings when necessary.
• Assists in instruction of students and orientation of new employees; performs quality control and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a lab science

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Pathology Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests across pathology sections. The role includes calibrating instruments, reporting results, and conducting quality controls under supervision.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a lab science and national certification eligibility or ASCP certification. One year of clinical laboratory experience is expected. Per diem position based in Rhode Island Hospital facilities.