CHEManager International · 4 hours ago
Clinical Lab Scientist
Reno, NV
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCHEManager International is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join their team. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, analyzing and interpreting lab results, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
Use independent technical judgement to analyze and interpret laboratory results
Communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
Greets / identifies patients; secures and accessions appropriate laboratory orders and requests written follow-up / 'read back' for verbal orders from ordering personnel; performs phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients; and labels specimen containers per accreditation agency standards / SOP
Utilizes available resources to independently resolve questions regarding specimen collection, handling, processing, and shipping requirements
Ensures phlebotomy supplies are adequate and re-stocked as necessary
Performs POC testing as needed and provides lab consultation for external POC testing resolution
Evaluates specimen suitability for analysis, requesting new specimen (or recollection) if necessary. Documents specimen rejections and corrective actions according to lab SOP. Logs in all acceptable specimens received into the appropriate accession areas during preanalytical phase of processing
Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of specimen and correct identity of patient with sample is maintained (includes reference lab and surgical / pathology samples)
Follows all applicable regulations when preparing specimens for commercial transport systems (DOT / IATA/USPS/Private courier/ VA Driver). Maintains current knowledge of transportation regulations by participating in continuing education as available to ensure active certification for specimen shipping / transport
Assesses specimens for additional laboratory testing orders and performs additional lab testing as indicated
Assures that all specimens are processed in a timely and efficient manner with a minimum number of errors that require corrective action and/or follow up by other technologists
Prepares and handles reagents and reference materials (standards, calibrators, reagents, controls, survey samples) per the manufacturer's instructions
Performs testing in accordance with established laboratory SOP's. Utilizes section specific LIS programs to document testing actions performed
Reviews and inputs reference test results and incorporates appropriate clinical interpretive comments into the test result
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English
Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. OR Education. Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science
Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions
Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Student loan payment reimbursement program
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase