Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary:


The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests and procedures in a hospital clinical laboratory setting. This role involves analyzing specimens in areas such as chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, and urinalysis, ensuring quality assurance and control standards are met. The Clinical Lab Scientist collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information critical for patient care. A minimum of one year of experience and familiarity with charting systems are required, with ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Perform chemistry tests including 24-hour urine analysis, cardiac enzymes, hormone/thyroid testing, immunoassay, therapeutic drug monitoring, tumor markers, and thyroid testing.
• Conduct hematology and coagulation tests such as bleeding time analysis, manual CBC and differential, fibrin split products, fibrinogen testing, platelet aggregation and count, reticulocyte count, and manual sedimentation rate.
• Carry out immunology and serology testing including ANA testing, ASO titer, body fluid analysis, complement testing (C3, C4, Total Complement), pregnancy tests, rapid test kits, and RPR testing.
• Manage specimen processing and handling tasks including accessioning, pipetting, and specimen collection.
• Perform urinalysis including crystal identification, manual macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control protocols are followed consistently.
• Utilize charting systems to document and report laboratory results accurately.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a community hospital clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience with any charting system.
• Strong knowledge of core laboratory skills in chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, and urinalysis.
• Ability to perform specimen processing and maintain quality assurance standards.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification.
• Experience in teaching hospitals, LTAC, or Level I/II trauma centers (not required).

Special Considerations:

• Work is performed in a hospital clinical laboratory environment.
• No travel requirements.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule and shifts are determined by hospital laboratory staffing needs.