Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Tech (Prn, Saturdays And PM Shifts)
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Overview
Job Description
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLSI) reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. This position is responsible for performing routine and special testing in different areas of the laboratory. This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, quality control procedures, troubleshooting and documentation per established guideline and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position will assist with clerical and specimen-processing duties as needed.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform CLIA waived and non-waived testing according to approved procedures and processes.
- Perform, verify, and report laboratory results in accordance to established guidelines.
- Identify issues that may adversely affect assay performance or patient results and perform corrective action including notification of appropriate laboratory personnel.
- Perform analyzer maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures.
- Perform proficiency testing as needed for regulatory compliance.
- Maintain inventory for department.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Assist in validation of new equipment.
- Partner with educator to train students and new employees.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or Chemical Science, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Eligible to test for ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification and must pass within one year of hire or transfer date. Current qualifications with CLIA'88 regulations, required.
- Experience: 1-year medical laboratory experience, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
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