Clinical Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist II performs waived, moderate, and highly complex testing authorized under CLIA, with duties commensurate with the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide range of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced into the laboratory. The position is full time on the night shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends, at Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The scientist reviews patient results for accuracy before release, maintains instruments and equipment, follows laboratory quality and safety procedures, and may serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor. The role may also include venipuncture or capillary puncture, LIS and/or point-of-care responsibilities, and other tasks assigned by the department manager or director.

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).
At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent.
Blood bank, chemistry, and hematology work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform only CLIA-authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex testing and work within the scope of the individual’s education, training, experience, 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 appropriate, 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 daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through 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 patients from newborns through 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 perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.