Clinical Lab Scientist

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs 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. This role adheres to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, and follows established quality control policies and procedures. The scientist is responsible for identifying and correcting problems that may affect test performance, performing and documenting instrument maintenance, and reviewing the accuracy of patient results before release. Additionally, the role involves recognizing age-specific differences in expected results, ensuring proper testing of proficiency samples, and potentially performing venipuncture or capillary puncture. The Clinical Lab Scientist also assists in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures, adheres to safety and infection control protocols, and may be assigned Lead Tech responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
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.

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.
Identify 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 POC.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.