Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare • Evergreen Park, IL

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About The Position

Performs routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures to obtain data used in diagnosing and treating disease. Assesses test results for accuracy and performs scheduled preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor troubleshooting on laboratory instruments. May collect blood specimens and train personnel and students. The position requires independent judgment, professional education, and certification.

This is an hourly position with expected pay of $35.58–$41.86 per hour. Actual pay is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with five or more years of direct experience receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available beginning on their first day, in addition to OSF’s other time-off benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.
• Successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLS exam within the first year of employment; candidates with an alternative bachelor’s degree must complete the ASCP or AMT CLS certification exam before employment.
• Maintain current certification according to the guidelines of the appropriate certifying agency.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
• Professionalism and the ability to perform skillfully in stressful situations.
• Sufficient academic, technical, and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems or assigned special projects.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience is preferred; experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures.
• Assess test results for accuracy.
• Perform routine scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration on laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot minor problems with laboratory instruments.
• May collect blood specimens.
• May train personnel and students.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems or special projects assigned by laboratory management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package, including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
• 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available from the first day for candidates with five or more years of direct experience, in addition to other time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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