Certified Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare • Olympia Fields, IL

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About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests authorized under CLIA, with duties governed by the applicable provisions of 42 CFR. The scientist performs a wide range of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced. The role requires skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.

The position may involve venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. In the absence of a supervisor, the scientist may be assigned as Lead Tech and be responsible for a section or department during the shift. Additional assignments may include LIS and/or point-of-care testing responsibilities, as well as other duties assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

• At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other education meeting CLIA requirements under 42 CFR 493.1423.
• Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
• Skill commensurate with education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from 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 in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory.
• Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, as appropriate.
• Review patient-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns to geriatrics.
• Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and refrain from 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, when required.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead Tech when assigned or identified, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• Perform assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• The company offers a customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being. Details are provided through the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level