Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Rapid Results

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accuracy with strict quality control and regulatory compliance.

You will document results, communicate critical values to caregivers, and participate in instrument maintenance and validation of new procedures to support timely, accurate patient diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Education

Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science (CLIA)

Job description

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accuracy with strict quality control and regulatory compliance.

You will document results, communicate critical values to caregivers, and participate in instrument maintenance and validation of new procedures to support timely, accurate patient diagnoses.