Job Description
Overview Overview Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Under the direction of the Pathologists and Laboratory Director/Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all technical (including maintenance), analytical, clerical, and quality assurance tasks and duties associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II accepts in-charge duties. Also accepts duties and projects as assigned by Leads and Management that help ensure the overall quality and excellence of the Laboratory. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are required to maintain current CLS licensure and perform all work in compliance with all governmental regulations. Responsibilities Responsibilities Pre-Analytic: Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc, when needed. Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol. Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimen throughout the testing process. Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants. Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage. Analytic: Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Rem