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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$74,030 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
: Perform testing as assigned. Perform required Quality Control testing. Perform Proficiency Testing when assigned. Review Patient Reports as testing occurs to perform repeat analysis, if required. Monitor supply inventories to assure they are adequate for the workload. Perform routine instrument maintenance as required. Review and assist in updating of Standard Operating Procedures. Report concerns to Laboratory Management on the status of testing, as required. Maintain work area cleanliness and organization. RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or related science from an accredited college or university.
- Laboratory training including the completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization by HHS, or have at least 3-months documented training in each specialty in which they have performed high complexity testing.
- Working knowledge of CAP and CLIA regulations and CLSI procedure formats applicable to an accredited clinical lab.
- Individual must meet minimum CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing Personnel.
- Major lab instrument familiarity (Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Siemens), a plus.
- ASCP or equivalent technical certification preferred.
- Five years' experience in a licensed clinical laboratory may be substituted for ASCP registration to comply with federal and state laboratory personnel qualifications regulations.