Clinical Lab Scientist
Arkansas Children's
Summary
Full Time, Thursday-Sunday, 8:30pm-7am. Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Demonstrates a competent level of laboratory skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Job description
Summary
Full Time, Thursday-Sunday, 8:30pm-7am. Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Demonstrates a competent level of laboratory skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Description
- Performs laboratory procedures then calculates, transcribes and records test results.
- Prepares and manages specimens for analysis, refers results to Pathology, correlates results and communicates and documents findings in systems and via reports.
- Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
- Performs quality control testing procedures and evaluates data, taking necessary corrective actions.
- Performs manual results review and Proficiency Testing.
- Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
- Assumes responsibility for workflow and complies with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
- Inventories supplies, reagents and specimens, stock levels and stock rotations.
- Provides research, development, and/or validation of new policies, procedures and/or instruments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Related field - 1 year of experience (recommended)
- Must obtain one of the following certifications within 1 year: MLS-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, or MT-NCA
Company overview
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in Arkansas solely dedicated to pediatric care, serving as a comprehensive pediatric medical center with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Founded originally as an orphanage in 1912, the organization has evolved into a premier pediatric healthcare system that includes two hospitals, a research institute, and a non-profit foundation. The flagship facility in Little Rock is a 336-bed hospital featuring the state's only pediatric Level I Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, and pediatric intensive care units. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's provides advanced medical education and training while delivering specialized care to infants, children, teens, and young adults from birth to age 21. The system is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric specialties including cardiology, pulmonology, neonatology, and urology, and operates extensive outreach programs including telemedicine, mobile health services, and school-based health solutions across the state.