Lead Clinical Lab Scientist | Diagnostics & QA

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform and oversee a variety of laboratory tests, ensure instrument operation, and provide patient care essential to testing. The role demands professional judgment and timely reporting of abnormal results.

Required ASCP CLS/MT certification, a Bachelor's in CLS, and 6–12 months of lab experience, with phlebotomy skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS or equivalent is required.
• ASCP CLS/MT certification in all disciplines required.
• Six to twelve months of lab training/experience.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Strong communication with physicians and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with clinical lab test procedures and maintains instrumentation.
• Exhibits professional judgment in laboratory procedures.
• Provides patient care essential to laboratory procedures.
• Recognizes urgent patient conditions and reports to the provider.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

LIS software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIS Software

Job description

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform and oversee a variety of laboratory tests, ensure instrument operation, and provide patient care essential to testing. The role demands professional judgment and timely reporting of abnormal results.

Required ASCP CLS/MT certification, a Bachelor's in CLS, and 6–12 months of lab experience, with phlebotomy skills.