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 tests authorized by CLIA, with responsibilities matched to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a broad 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 into the laboratory. The position is full-time with a variable shift at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois.

The scientist follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; maintains quality control and documents corrective actions; identifies issues that could affect test performance and corrects them or promptly notifies a supervisor or medical director; and reviews results for accuracy before release. The role also performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance, recognizes age-specific differences in expected results, and handles proficiency-testing samples according to laboratory requirements.

The scientist may perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups, assist with laboratory policies and procedures, and, when a supervisor is absent, may serve as Lead Tech for a section or department during the shift. Responsibilities may also include LIS and/or point-of-care testing duties and other tasks assigned by department leadership. The role requires adherence to applicable department and hospital policies, including those concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, consistent with individual qualifications and technical abilities.
• Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and procedures 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 appropriate 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 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 to geriatrics.
• 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 various age groups, from newborns to 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 the absence of a supervisor, potentially serve as Lead Tech and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• Perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

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