Overview

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type:Regular Job Highlights: The Clinical Lab Scientist Lead role offers a consistent weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times of 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM -3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM , supporting both work-life balance and operational needs. This position plays a key leadership role within the laboratory while remaining hands-on in general chemistry and hematology. Rotating weekend and holiday call responsibilities occur every fifth or sixth weekend. The ideal candidate is ASCP certified as a Clinical Lab Scientist and brings a minimum of two years of experience in general chemistry and hematology laboratory settings. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound critical thinking abilities, and a collaborative approach to supporting both the lab team and patient care. Job Summary:Under general direction, supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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. EDUCATIONAssociate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education EXPERIENCE Two years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent 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 LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical