Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

Hours:

Position Summary

Performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Ensures instrumentation of operating in accordance with laboratory practice.

Primary Duties 

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
   • Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards. 
2. Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
3. Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
   • Pathologist is consulted with regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
4. Follows QC, QA and PM program.  Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
5. Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department. Support staff is directed and monitored, and guides in decisions and flow of department.
6. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
7. Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices. Serves as a resource to employees and clients.
8. Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions. Management is apprised of issues, problems, concerns and suggestions.
9. Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.

Licensure

• Requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Minimum Experience

• Sufficient previous experience in all areas of the lab.

Required Protective Equipment

• Face Protection
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
• Utility Gloves

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