Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV, United States
Overview
At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top‑15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award‑winning team. North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada offering comprehensive healthcare services including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a highly skilled team, North Vista is committed to providing high‑quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has received numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition, and more.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed) on instruments and equipment.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are handled consistently with patient samples and report results to the appropriate agencies.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, overseeing the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications
ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 months of employment.
One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top‑15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award‑winning team. North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada offering comprehensive healthcare services including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a highly skilled team, North Vista is committed to providing high‑quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has received numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition, and more.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed) on instruments and equipment.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are handled consistently with patient samples and report results to the appropriate agencies.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, overseeing the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications
ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 months of employment.
One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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