Hematology Lab Scientist | Blood Diagnostics & Testing

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Pathology Technologist to perform a range of complex clinical laboratory tests across laboratory sections under general supervision. The role requires professional knowledge to read and interpret test results, calibrate instruments, and report findings to physicians.

You will participate in quality control, instrument maintenance, and the training of students and staff. The incumbent works within department policies and Brown University Health values,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science.
• 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, which require a professional level of knowledge to monitor testing procedures and interpret results.
• Type and cross-match blood and ensure compatibility between patient and donor.
• Isolate and identify unusual or abnormal blood incompatibility factors and identify atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Identify and quantify all formed elements of blood and coagulation factors.
• Isolate microorganisms from clinical specimens and perform antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Perform chemical analyses of body fluids to determine levels of substances and drugs in the blood.
• Record and review test results for accuracy and relay to physicians or others authorized to receive them.
• Discuss findings with physicians when necessary.
• Assist in training students and residents and orient new employees to the laboratory.
• Perform quality control on equipment and reagents and troubleshoot problems.
• Monitor equipment operation, calibrate, and perform minor repairs.
• Log specimens and maintain records during tests and transport specimens to Pathology for testing.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Pathology Technologist to perform a range of complex clinical laboratory tests across laboratory sections under general supervision. The role requires professional knowledge to read and interpret test results, calibrate instruments, and report findings to physicians.

You will participate in quality control, instrument maintenance, and the training of students and staff. The incumbent works within department policies and Brown University Health values,