Lead Clinical Lab Scientist-Lab, Part Time, Day Shift

Job description

JOB TITLE : Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
REPORTS TO : Laboratory Director
POSITION SUMMARY : General: Performs all aspects of laboratory testing and reporting as well as organizing work flow to ensure smooth laboratory operation. Performs all other duties as assigned. Representative Activities: Performs cross match and blood product preparation for infusion by nursing staff. Performs gram stains, fern testing, wet mounts, manual differentials, urine sediment microscopic, and crystal examinations. Performs manual cell counts on body fluids using the hemacytometer. Evaluates quality control values for acceptability as required. Calls RNs with all critical values and records information as required. Reconstitutes calibrators, controls and standards using proper technique. Calibrates instruments and evaluate results of calibration for accuracy and acceptability. Organizes workflow to maintain smooth operation of the lab. Advises physicians and nursing staff about lab tests as required adhering to accrediting body standards as published by them. Performs linearity calibrations and correlations as required per section.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree required. If Bachelor’s degree not obtained, Associate’s degree required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required. ASCP preferred. Verification of foreign degree required.