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Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter

Clinical Lab Scientist PRN

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Norfolk, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$82,813 / year median in Virginia

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist and is responsible for following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs/assists with various clinical laboratory test procedures and ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects. Participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure all regulatory requirements maintain an 'in compliance' status. Functions in a charge or lead role as assigned for the days operations to ensure safe quality and efficient workflow, practices, staffing and operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP). CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for designated job roles.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information gathering. Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job experience necessary in order to become familiar with a variety of laboratory testing procedures. Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and procedures. Analytical skills necessary in order to perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test results. Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for abnormal, atypical or critical test results. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Laboratory service areas have work environments with frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous material, but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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