Clinical Lab Scientist III

Category : City :

Jackson

State : Tennessee

Shift :

Night (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

Responsible for day to day guidance of technical and non-technical personnel. Facilitate management with the oversight of technical functions and work flow efficiency by directing resources and personnel to meet production standards. Acts as a technical resource within the department and helps to resolve problems associated with protocols, equipment, interpretation of test results and system interfaces. Must possess Clinical Lab Scientist degree certified by ASCP or equivalent as a technologist. Under the direct supervision of the manager / supervisor. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback by the department as designated by the hospital. Must have five years of experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist working at least 1248 hours / year within the last 7 years. Two of the five years must have been as a CLS II.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Performs and determines the accuracy of routine and special laboratory tests in designated sections of the laboratory.
• Evaluates and reports test results as instructed by test procedure or section procedure.
• Performs, calculates, analyzes, interprets, and record valid results.
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or test results and takes immediate corrective action.
• Reports problems to supervisory personnel and assists in resolving them.
• Prepare reagents, quality control, and calibrators according to established criteria and evaluate results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment.
• Document and maintains records or preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots and takes appropriate steps to resolve malfunctions on assigned instruments.
• Assists in evaluating new instruments and in establishing maintenance protocols with approval of supervisor and pathologist.
• Assists in reviewing and writing policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance manuals assigned by supervisor and keeping them current.
• Assist management with training, education and competency of personnel on equipment, policies and procedures and other job duties as assigned.
• Inventories, recommends and submits orders, receives and stores supplies for assigned area.
• Instructs students and assists in orientation and evaluation of new personnel as assigned.
• Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures.
• Contributes to the positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification will be provided to staff assigned to handle hazardous waste (alcohols, xylene, and stain) to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the dock.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

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NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.