Clinical Laboratory Scientist

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
- Madison

PRN

This is a PRN/part time occasional Clinical Lab Scientist position for the Core Lab y's Hospital in Madison.

Shifts available are primarily evening and night shift. PRN employees provide 4 shifts of availability per month but can work just a few of those if they can't work them all. Employees are able to work more than 4 shifts per month if the shifts are available and meet their scheduling needs. A minimum of 48 weekend hours is required annually.

This is based on departmental needs and is subject to change.

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.

• 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 test.
• 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 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.

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

• No experience required

• 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.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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