Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Location
Reno, NV | United States
Job description
13717 - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Reno, NV - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Reno, NV.
Shift Information: Day/Night
Summary: - Medical laboratory scientists are responsible for performing tests on biological substances within the medical field. They may specialize in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, hematology, cytotechnology and more. Their work is supportive to physicians and critical to patient care.
Job Responsibilities: - Examining and analyzing body fluids, tissues and cells
- Identifying potentially harmful microorganisms
- Analyzing the chemical makeup of body fluids
- Testing blood for drug levels to measure the efficacy of particular treatments
- Evaluating test results for accuracy
- Helping interpret test results for physicians
- Operating, maintaining and repairing clinical instruments
- Using complex computer systems for data entry, retrieval and analysis
- Ensuring quality control throughout the lab
- Supervising inventory
- Teaching proper laboratory practices to students and healthcare personnel
Minimum Qualifications: - NV state license.
- Minimum of 2 years hospital laboratory work experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements.
- ASCP certification, or equivalent required.
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