What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Scientist 1 position at Norman Regional Health System?
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We are looking for driven people to come be a part of our growing, team-oriented, community-focused Laboratory. We are a high-paced, high-volume lab and have state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done, opportunities for advancement, and also the chance to grow as a current or future leader. NRHS offers competitive pay for our staff, superb benefits, and additional educational opportunities. We hope you will consider joining our team of healers!
Job Summary
- Processes, performs, and results all necessary testing for the Microbiology department.
- Reads and reports culture findings for most specimen types and performs workup per protocol
- Reports antimicrobial susceptibility testing according to CLSI and laboratory protocol
- Performs and documents all quality controls and preventative maintenance for all instrumentation
- Maintains competency assessments
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Assist in the preparation of CAP and Joint Commission inspections
- Reports to a Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
- Receives general supervision from Pathologists, Director, Lead Technologist and Medical Technologists
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree from a two (2) year MLT or HT program approved a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent or eligible. OR
- Bachelor’s degree and Medical Technologst (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent. OR
- 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, which includes at a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses (six hours of chemistry, six hours of biology, and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.)
- Must meet the minimum requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Act of 1988.
Experience
- Prefer recent experience in a hospital laboratory or medical setting
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