Travel CLS Laboratory

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY Works with Manager, Supervisor

or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects

and 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs, assists

and accountable for various clinical laboratory test procedures and

ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation.

Exercises professional judgment in the performance of laboratory

procedures. Provides patient care essential to laboratory

procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate

action and reports to provider. 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 identified job roles. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory

Science or equivalent. Six to twelve months of laboratory

training / job experience necessary in order to become familiar with

a variety of laboratory testing procedures. Knowledge and

experience preforming phlebotomy required. Interpersonal skills

necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians,

nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing

and information gathering. 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. Ability to

travel. 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 #CHKDHP

Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin,

sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected

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