Certified Lab Scientist II

Olympia Fields Hospital • Olympia Fields, IL

19d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Lab Scientist II performs waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests authorized by CLIA, with responsibilities appropriate to 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 disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The position is based in the General Lab at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, and is full-time on the evening shift.

The scientist follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; carries out quality-control procedures and documents corrective actions; identifies and addresses issues that could affect test performance; maintains equipment; and reviews patient results for accuracy before release. The role may also include venipuncture or capillary puncture, helping maintain laboratory policies and procedures, serving as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence, and handling LIS and/or point-of-care testing responsibilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying science or Medical Laboratory Technology field, or other educational qualifications specified by CLIA, and at least two years of hospital laboratory work experience. ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred. A current, valid state license is required if applicable in the state where the laboratory is located. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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 a license is required.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform only waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
• Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality-control policies and procedures and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from 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 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 laboratory 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, 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.
• May be assigned or identified as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence, with 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of 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.
• Voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

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