Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Core
Interpret and report test results by performing routine and complex technical laboratory analyses including chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
Role type
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Builds
Diagnostic test data for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operate complex electronic equipment and precision instruments, perform quality control procedures, troubleshoot instruments, maintain equipment and reagents, communicate findings to physicians, escalate critical results, assist providers in test selection, store hazardous materials safely
Preferred skills
Review current literature, attend seminars on new developments, participate in proficiency testing programs
Technologies
Electronic equipment, computers, precision instruments, laboratory analyzers
Responsibilities
Perform full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to complex analyses, interpret test reports and communicate findings to physicians, operate and calibrate instruments, maintain accuracy of equipment and reagents, perform quality control procedures, assist providers in choosing appropriate lab tests, escalate unusual or abnormal results
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC