Certified Lab Scientist I

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, adhering to responsibilities outlined in CFR § 493.1425 and § 493.1495. The individual must possess a skill level commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Key responsibilities include adhering to laboratory procedures for sample collection, processing, analysis, and reporting; following quality control policies and procedures; identifying and resolving issues affecting test performance; performing a variety of manual and automated laboratory procedures in multiple disciplines; performing and documenting instrument maintenance; reviewing patient results for accuracy; recognizing age-specific differences in expected results; ensuring proper handling of proficiency testing samples; and potentially performing venipuncture or capillary puncture. The role may also involve assisting in policy development, adhering to safety and infection control policies, acting as a Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, and taking on responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.

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 in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate 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 as introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.