Nemours
Overview
Nemours is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Casual/PRN) , to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Wilmington, DE. Schedule: Casual/PRN night shift with every other weekend requirement The Medical Laboratory Scientist exhibits the certified expertise required to perform complex services, procedures, and related tasks in the clinical laboratory, including in the areas of molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry, while under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities
Perform a variety of analytical procedures of moderate to high complexity in all areas of the laboratory as assigned, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies. Must be able to independently perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Must also be able to understand concepts such as linearity and standard deviation, as they apply to analytical testing in a clinical laboratory. Additional responsibilities in Microbiology (if assigned):
Perform culture set-up, Gram stain preparation and interpretation, incubation, and examination to accurately and appropriately apply clinical and technical judgement. Conduct bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing from appropriate specimen types, ensuring accurate interpretation of clinical significance (normal flora vs pathogens) and compliance with quality and safety standards. Perform molecular diagnostic assays (e.g., PCR) and rapid antigen testing, including specimen preparation, test set-up, result interpretation, and timely result reporting.
Develops and validates various complex tests for implementation in all sections of the laboratory. Collaborates in the writing and review of policies and standard operating procedures and completes proficiency testing. Orders, accessions, statuses, and reports the results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. Reads and understands written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, and specimen requirements, whether performing tasks manually or using an information system. Checks and verifies information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, and acts accordingly. Monitors pending logs regularly to provide rapid turnaround time. Operates, calibrates, and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures. Takes responsibility for instrument performance, interacts with technical representatives for preventive and repair maintenance, and performs start-up and shutdown of complex analytical equipment. Recognizes need for additional Quality Control, maintenance, or specimens prior to releasing test results. If trained and assigned to specimen collection, collects or assists with specimens from patients or others in special procedures (e.g., assisting physicians at bone marrow aspirate collections). Such collections may take place in a variety of environments and may require entering patient isolation rooms, following appropriate infection control procedures. Transports and handles specimens as assigned, following appropriate procedures. Reviews technical and administrative procedures as assigned. Stays informed about section changes and procedure updates, and clarifies questions with the section supervisor or designee as needed. Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned, identifying key technical parameters such as lot numbers and storage requirements. Follows laboratory section inventory procedures and notifies the section leader to place orders to avoid inventory deficiencies. Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required. Minimum of 6 months of experience required. Experience can include clinical practicum time as a student. Nationally/Internationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalent (ASCP, AAB or AMT) is required.
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Nemours is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Casual/PRN) , to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Wilmington, DE. Schedule: Casual/PRN night shift with every other weekend requirement The Medical Laboratory Scientist exhibits the certified expertise required to perform complex services, procedures, and related tasks in the clinical laboratory, including in the areas of molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry, while under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities
Perform a variety of analytical procedures of moderate to high complexity in all areas of the laboratory as assigned, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies. Must be able to independently perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Must also be able to understand concepts such as linearity and standard deviation, as they apply to analytical testing in a clinical laboratory. Additional responsibilities in Microbiology (if assigned):
Perform culture set-up, Gram stain preparation and interpretation, incubation, and examination to accurately and appropriately apply clinical and technical judgement. Conduct bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing from appropriate specimen types, ensuring accurate interpretation of clinical significance (normal flora vs pathogens) and compliance with quality and safety standards. Perform molecular diagnostic assays (e.g., PCR) and rapid antigen testing, including specimen preparation, test set-up, result interpretation, and timely result reporting.
Develops and validates various complex tests for implementation in all sections of the laboratory. Collaborates in the writing and review of policies and standard operating procedures and completes proficiency testing. Orders, accessions, statuses, and reports the results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. Reads and understands written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, and specimen requirements, whether performing tasks manually or using an information system. Checks and verifies information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, and acts accordingly. Monitors pending logs regularly to provide rapid turnaround time. Operates, calibrates, and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures. Takes responsibility for instrument performance, interacts with technical representatives for preventive and repair maintenance, and performs start-up and shutdown of complex analytical equipment. Recognizes need for additional Quality Control, maintenance, or specimens prior to releasing test results. If trained and assigned to specimen collection, collects or assists with specimens from patients or others in special procedures (e.g., assisting physicians at bone marrow aspirate collections). Such collections may take place in a variety of environments and may require entering patient isolation rooms, following appropriate infection control procedures. Transports and handles specimens as assigned, following appropriate procedures. Reviews technical and administrative procedures as assigned. Stays informed about section changes and procedure updates, and clarifies questions with the section supervisor or designee as needed. Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned, identifying key technical parameters such as lot numbers and storage requirements. Follows laboratory section inventory procedures and notifies the section leader to place orders to avoid inventory deficiencies. Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required. Minimum of 6 months of experience required. Experience can include clinical practicum time as a student. Nationally/Internationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalent (ASCP, AAB or AMT) is required.
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