Clinical Lab Scientist

Resurrection Medical Center•Chicago, IL

1d•$31 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs laboratory testing authorized under CLIA, with duties commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The position is based in the Clinical Lab at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and is part-time on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Hospital-based blood bank, hematology, and chemistry experience is noted in the overview.

Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
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 required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Possess skill commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities for the authorized testing performed.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 possible, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
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 patients of various ages, from newborns through geriatrics, when required.
Assist with development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned or identified as Lead Tech in a supervisor’s absence, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care testing (POC).
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.