Certified Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare • Olympia Fields, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests authorized by CLIA, within the scope of their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The position performs a wide range of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The role may also involve venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients from newborns to geriatrics, Lead Tech responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor, and assigned responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POC).

The role is part-time, evening shift, at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or Medical Laboratory Technology, or meet other educational requirements stated in CLIA, and at least two years of hospital laboratory work experience. Current, valid state licensure is required where applicable; ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

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 qualifications specified 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA and the individual’s qualifications 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 when possible, or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced.
• Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance on daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed schedules, as appropriate.
• Review patient result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting proficiency testing 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.
• May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level