Certified Lab Scientist II

Olympia Fields Hospital•Olympia Fields, IL

8d•$28 - $40

About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests authorized under CLIA, with work limited to procedures for which the employee has appropriate skill, education, training, experience, and technical ability. The role performs a wide range of manual and automated laboratory procedures across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced. The scientist reviews patient results for accuracy before release, maintains testing equipment, follows laboratory quality and safety procedures, and may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups. In the absence of a supervisor, the scientist may serve as Lead Tech for the section or department during the shift and may have LIS and/or point-of-care testing responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or 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 one is required.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and correct them or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various age groups, from newborns to geriatrics, as required.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May serve as Lead Tech for the section or department during the shift in the absence of a supervisor.
May perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager/director.