Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit . Responsibilities Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results. Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director. perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory. perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate. review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics. ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies. may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics. assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures. adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources. in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech / General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift. may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (AKA Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology) or related BS from an accredited college. Meets the education and certification requirements for licensure and possess a valid GENERAL SUPERVISOR license from the State of Nevada - or is eligible to work while license is pending. Minimum of 3 years working in a clinical laboratory required. Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Ability to work and problem solve independently. Flexibility to work any shift as needed preferred. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Mary's Health Network