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Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI St. Vincent Health

#Quality Control #CLIA #Patient Care #Microbiology #Medical Laboratory Scientist #Clinical Laboratory #Diagnostic Testing #Hematology #Chemistry

Quick overview

Perform complex laboratory tests across various disciplines to provide accurate diagnostic data for patient treatment. Maintain and calibrate automated equipment while ensuring strict adherence to quality control and regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. Various professional certifications such as ASCP, AMT, or AAB are preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlTroubleshootingInstrument MaintenanceCalibrationRegulatory AdherenceMicrobiologyChemistryHematologySpecimen AnalysisProficiency TestingClinical CorrelationValidation of Procedures

Job description

Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health.
We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts.
Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St.
Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others.
We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology We are offering up to a $10,000 Sign on bonus to hires who meet hire requirements.

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