Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Overview

Under general supervision and medical direction, ensures prompt, efficient and accurate performance of laboratory testing services within assigned laboratory section. Responsible for one department / shift of the laboratory. Directs activity and reporting of test results performed by non-licensed personnel. Is capable of performing all the duties of a Medical Technologist II. Consults personnel for technical errors in the department / shift he / she is responsible for.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures.
• Perform tests calibrations and runs Quality Control materials at appropriate intervals, and evaluate results to decide whether tests should be reported.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Evaluates the acceptability of analysis prior to releasing patient results.
• Responsible for scheduled preventative maintenance and laboratory equipment calibration.
• Accurately performs and record proficiency testing
• Review monthly QC and Levy Jennings as applicable.
• Review monthly log sheets results as applicable.
• Perform and review bi-annual correlation and linearity as applicable.
• Review and revise / update policy and procedures annually and / or as needed.
• Inventory of supply and reagent of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training / Experience

Six years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required

Three years hospital Blood Bank experience preferred

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Six Months of hospital Microbiology experience required (for those specializing in Micro)

Licenses / Certifications

Current CA License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist