Clinical Lab Scientist

Clinical Lab Scientist

Location:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand, MO

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.

Primary Responsibilities
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• Perform full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interpret test reports and communicate findings to physicians.
• Escalate unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operate complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintain accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assist providers in choosing appropriate lab tests.
• Perform and evaluate quality control procedures.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot instruments.
• Assist with proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Review current literature and attend meetings and seminars to stay informed of new developments in the field.
• Assist in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Experience

• No experience required.

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.

Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
• Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory…