Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Lourdes Main Campus

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist is accountable to the Administrative Director of the laboratory or a laboratory supervisor. The CLS-G will work cooperatively in conjunction with the Laboratory Director, Lab Supervisors, Pathologists and fellow employees in order to assure high quality laboratory services for all age groups from infants to geriatric.

• Performs all high complexity procedures in all areas of the clinical laboratory that require the exercise of independent judgement and con assist in the blood bank.
• Completes all work according to policy and procedure.
• Able to operate all laboratory equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assures that all specimens are properly identified and of acceptable condition for accurate results.
• Able to handle routine and stat specimens efficiently to meet the required turnaround times for each.
• Able to perform all procedures in the laboratory regardless of difficulty.
• Assist the Clinical Support Assistants with phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, phone requests and customer inquiries.
• Maintains appropriate levels of inventory and capable of taking the annual inventory.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of all policies and procedures.
• Capable of assessing and correlating new procedures that are to be implemented in the laboratory. Prepares procedure/policy drafts for the new procedure.
• Capable of assisting with certification inspections (CAP, JCAH, etc.).
• Capable of being trained as an LCDM (laboratory information system analyst).
• Capable of taking call for the laboratory/blood bank if necessary. Can be called on to act in the absence of the Lab Director or Supervisor.