CLS, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II – Freestanding Emergency Center Lab – PRN Position Available In Nash, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description Summary:

This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory proceduresincluding specimen processing and handling, testing of patientspecimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance ofquality control procedures, operation and maintenance ofinstruments and equipment, assisting in the development of newprocedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and otherpatient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties asrequested or directed.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable One

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Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in theprimary section to which assigned about age or sex specificvalues. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentationand equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifiesBio-med as needed. Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed. Assures that the laboratory’s quality control program is properlyfollowed. Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratoryprocedures. Utilizes the Laboratory Information System. Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratoryvalues obtained. Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, anddistribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes(when required). Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation ofnew or updated testing procedures and protocols. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient careresponsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific anddevelopmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/orcare methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial,cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of eachpatient served. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of

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Health. Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks andfollow all applicable policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological orclinical laboratory science or medical technology from anaccredited institution or equivalent laboratory training andexperience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training coursesof at least 50 weeks) OR Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialingagency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in achemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science ormedical technology. Experience No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratorytraining program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or otherorganizations approved by HHS. OR One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which mustinclude a clinical rotation through the following sections of thelaboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology,Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with anaccredited laboratory within the last 5 years. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT,AAB, or HEW/HHS If certification with an expiration date is held, the certificationmust be maintained and kept current Louisiana requires State Licensure New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must completeBoard Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)

Work Schedule:

PRN Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed