What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Clinical Lab Technician/MLT - 0.75 FTE position at St Peters Hospital?
Shift: Days for Training, Evenings mostly thereafter
Status: 0.75 FTE
Independently performs routine and special diagnostic procedures on blood and other body fluids from patients of all age groups served by SPH. The position routinely performs waived, moderate and high complexity tesing (with an Associates degree).
Key Responsibilities:
- Process, analyze, and document specimens using automated/manual methods
- Draw blood or assist with specimen collection and accessioning
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab instruments or perform QC and preventive maintenance
- Report critical values promptly to clinical teams
- Lead or support process-improvement and training initiatives
- Provide on-call, weekend, and holiday shift coverage
Qualifications:
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS): Scientist: Bachelor’s in Medical Technology (or equivalent), national CLS certification and MT licensure within 6 months
Clinical Lab Technician/MLT: Associate’s in Medical Technology (or equivalent), national MLT certification and MT CLT licensure upon hire
One-year experience as a generalist clinical laboratory scientist or technician in a hospital setting preferred.