What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Acute position at Meadowview Regional Medical Center?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Acute
Clinical Lab Scientist
Full Time | Float
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.
Where We Are:
Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state’s best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.
Why Choose Us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
A Clinical Lab Scientist performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
- Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
- Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
- Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
- Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
- Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician or registered nurse.
- Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.
- Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
- Performs and determines accuracy of technical lab procedures.
- Maintains records of procedures performed, the patient results and the quality control required for all procedures performed.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of all quality control tests completed.
- Assures that all out-of-control procedures are followed and that there is documentation of remedial actions taken.
- Performs all preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, as assigned.
- Reads and understands all procedure manuals on an annual basis.
- Collects biological specimens.
- Prepares and forwards biological specimens to appropriate reference laboratory according to departmental procedures.
- Provides instruction to students/new employees with regard to procedures and departmental policies.
- Checks available supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner so as to avoid shortages.
- Review procedure manual and sign off on procedures.
- Write and update procedures.
- Review quality control results and document as such.
- Contributes to a positive work climate and to the overall team approach to the laboratory.
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
- Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to the continuous improvement and participate other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Services Required
- ASCP certification or eligibility required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.