Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network invites applications for a Per Diem Laboratory Scientist. This role performs waived or moderate complexity tests, supports quality control, and ensures accurate reporting of results.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a chemical, physical, or biological science, prior laboratory experience preferred, and ability to manage time within a busy clinical setting. Per diem scheduling and on-site duties at our Coaldale location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Please include your full legal name and past seven years of employment history in your application.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex laboratory tests.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs quality control testing and documents actions.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation with technical services.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the laboratory information system.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Assists with sending out tests and specimen handling.
• Organizes daily workload to complete tasks in a timely fashion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science

Job description

Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem) page is loaded## Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem)locations: Coaldale, PA - 360 W Ruddle Sttime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R144095### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*The Laboratory Scientist performs waived or moderate complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Performs special assignments as delegated.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Performs moderately complex laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures* Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures* Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy* Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation* Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data* Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values* Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory* Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products* Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary* Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary* Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratoryequipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30\" depth). Hearing asit relates to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.**EDUCATION:**Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution preferred.**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**Prior Laboratory experience preferred.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!!*####locations: 7 Locationstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago