Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test performance and reporting test results.
• Responsible for following laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintaining proficiency testing records, must have experience with either CAP, API, AAB, MLE or other CLIA approved proficiency testing.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills on automated instruments.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must be able to correct the problems in a timely manner.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Reports accurate test results in a timely manner, within the laboratory’s expected turnaround time.
• Be able to multitask and work efficiently
• Work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to direct and supervise laboratory assistants