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Clinical Lab Scientist-Hiring Manager: Veronica Talley
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for full-time Clinical Lab Scientist position! New Grads welcome *
Must have Blood Bank experience.
An Associate's Degree is required, and ASCP (Blood Bank (BB) or General) certification is preferred or can be obtained within six months of hire.
St. Louis University Hospital Blood Bank is a fast-paced environment where you can work with automated and manual general, trauma, and transplant testing. Be on the cutting edge of new medical procedures and treatments. SLU Hospital is an academic institute and a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you want to join this team, please submit your application today!
*Qualified External Candidates only*
Job Summary:
Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a full range of laboratory tests, from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
- Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
- Escalates unusual, critical, or abnormal results.
- Operates complex electronic equipment, computers, and precision instruments.
- Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
- Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab tests.
- Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
- Operates, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots instruments.
- Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
- Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field.
- Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree In Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- For this role, Blood Bank Experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
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Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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