Clinical Lab Scientist
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab
Scientist and is responsible for following established policies,
procedures, and regulations. Performs/assists with various clinical
laboratory test procedures and ensures proper maintenance and
operation of instrumentation. -
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a
variety of laboratory projects.
Participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure all regulatory
requirements maintain an 'in compliance' status. -
Functions in a charge or lead role as assigned for the days
operations to ensure safe quality and efficient workflow,
practices, staffing and operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical
Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the
American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of
hire for designated job roles.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively
with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to
patient testing and information gathering.
Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job -experience
necessary in order to become familiar with a variety of laboratory
testing procedures.
Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and
procedures. Analytical skills necessary in order to perform and
interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test
results.
Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for
abnormal, atypical or critical test results. -
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory
Information Systems (LIS) software preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Laboratory service areas have work environments with frequent
exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from
specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents
when handling hazardous material, but potential for personal harm
or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are
followed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Chesapeake , Clinical Lab Scientist, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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