Certified Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

7d•$28 - $40

About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA requirements, with duties matched to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across disciplines including Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology. The scientist may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics, and may be assigned as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor or receive LIS and/or POC responsibilities. The position follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, maintains instruments and equipment, documents quality control and corrective actions, recognizes and addresses issues that could affect test performance, and reviews patient results before release or reporting. It also supports laboratory policies and procedures and adheres to requirements for safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, human resources, and proficiency testing. This is a part-time, day-shift position at Olympia Fields Hospital. The stated compensation estimate is $27.72 to $40.15; the starting compensation is determined based on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The benefits package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary 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 required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform only waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized under CLIA, consistent with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting 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 or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment, using 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-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various age groups, when required.
Assist in 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.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and be responsible for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.