Certified Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

17h

About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs laboratory testing authorized under CLIA, with responsibilities and skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs 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. The scientist follows established procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient results; maintains quality control and documents corrective actions; identifies issues that may affect test performance and corrects them or promptly notifies appropriate leadership. The role maintains and documents laboratory instruments and equipment, reviews patient results for accuracy before release, and accounts for age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics. Venipuncture or capillary puncture may be required. Additional duties may include helping maintain laboratory policies and procedures, serving as Lead Tech during a shift in a supervisor’s absence, and supporting LIS and/or point-of-care responsibilities. This is a full-time, night-shift position. Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers a compensation estimate of $28.88 to $40.32, along with a benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options.

Requirements

At least 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.

Responsibilities

Perform only waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and within the scope of the individual’s skill, education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the 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 as introduced.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
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 through geriatrics, as 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 a supervisor’s absence, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or Director.