Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
• Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
• Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices.
• Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions.
• Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance