Clinical Lab Scientist I

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist I performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA. Responsibilities include adhering to laboratory procedures for test collection, processing, analysis, and reporting; following quality control policies and procedures; identifying and correcting or reporting problems that may affect test performance; performing a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in various disciplines; performing and documenting instrument maintenance; reviewing the accuracy of patient results; recognizing age-specific differences in expected results; ensuring proficiency testing samples are handled correctly and collaboration is prohibited before reporting; performing venipuncture or capillary puncture; assisting in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources; potentially acting as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor; and possibly being assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, 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 required.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
Chem, hema and blood bank experience

Responsibilities

Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adheres to all 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/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.