Clinical Lab Scientist I

Saint Francis Hospital•Evanston, IL

1d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist I performs laboratory tests authorized by CLIA, including waived, moderate-complexity, and highly complex testing. The role requires skill appropriate to the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Work includes independent laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The scientist follows laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting; maintains quality control and documents corrective actions; identifies and addresses issues that may affect test performance; performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance; and reviews patient results before release. The position may also involve venipuncture or capillary puncture, policy and procedure development, serving as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence, and responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POCT). The role adheres to department and hospital policies, including safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources requirements.

Requirements

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 preferred.
One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform waived, moderate-complexity, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, in accordance with the individual’s qualifications and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for the 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 laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across applicable disciplines, including Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance on daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed schedules.
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 avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups, from newborns through geriatric patients, as required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In a supervisor’s absence, 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 POCT.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.