Laboratory Scientist I, Non-Certified

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Job Summary

Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced hospital and academic medical center environment. Performs accurate and timely testing across assigned laboratory specialties, which may include blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, and other clinical laboratory areas. Operates laboratory instrumentation and utilizes established procedures to produce reliable diagnostic results in support of patient care. Performs quality control, routine instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and communicates critical or unusual results according to established protocols. Maintains compliance with laboratory safety, quality, accreditation, and certification requirements while collaborating with laboratory staff and patient care teams.

Essential Functions

• Maintains competency in assigned laboratory areas and follows established policies and procedures.

• Prioritizes and processes specimens to meet established turnaround time requirements.

• Performs clinical laboratory testing and accurately reviews, verifies, documents, and reports results within established guidelines.

• Performs quality control, quality assurance activities, and routine equipment maintenance with appropriate documentation.

• Performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment and escalates unresolved issues as appropriate.

• Monitors and follows established specimen procurement, identification, handling, transport, and processing protocols.

• Identifies testing errors, unusual results, or specimen issues and takes appropriate corrective action within established procedures.

• Communicates clearly with laboratory staff and patient care providers regarding procedures, specimen requirements, workflow, and critical values.

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional, regulatory, infection prevention, and laboratory safety standards.

• Completes required competency assessments and continuing education and remains current with procedure and policy updates.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field

Master’s degree in laboratory science is preferred

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ASCP Board Eligible / MT (ASCP) Eligible

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures; intermittent exposure to radiation; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

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