Clinical Lab Scientist - Urgent Care
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Newport News
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary - GENERAL SUMMARY - Works with Manager, Supervisor or
Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects and
participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure all regulatory
requirements maintain an ‘in compliance’ status. Functions in a
charge or lead role as assigned for the days operations to ensure
safe quality and efficient workflow, practices, staffing and
operations. - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs,
assists and accountable for various clinical laboratory test
procedures and ensures proper maintenance and operation of
instrumentation. - Exercises professional judgment in the
performance of laboratory procedures. - Provides patient care
essential to laboratory procedures. - Recognizes patient conditions
requiring immediate action and reports to provider. - Performs
other duties as assigned. - LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS -
Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical
Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the
American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP). - CPR Training
required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for
identified job roles. - MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or
equivalent. - Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job
experience necessary in order to become familiar with a variety of
laboratory testing procedures. - Knowledge and experience
preforming phlebotomy required. - Interpersonal skills necessary in
order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel
and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information
gathering. - Ability to resolve technical problems using standard
guides and procedures. - Analytical skills necessary in order to
perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical
test results. - Must be able to determine the appropriate course of
action for abnormal, atypical or critical test results. - Basic
knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information
Systems (LIS) software preferred. - Ability to travel. - WORKING
CONDITIONS - Laboratory service areas have work environments with
frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors
from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious
agents when handling hazardous material, but potential for personal
harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions
are followed. - PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Click here to view physical
requirements. Additional Information CHKDHSis an Equal Opportunity
Employer. - Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law –click here for
more information - Qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us
atTalentTeam@chkd.org
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Newport News , Clinical Lab Scientist - Urgent Care, Science, Research & Development , Newport News, Virginia
