Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA. The individual must adhere to laboratory procedures for sample collection, processing, analysis, and reporting. They must also follow quality control policies, identify and correct or report problems with test performance, and perform a variety of laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods across multiple disciplines including Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology. Maintenance of instruments and equipment, review of patient results for accuracy, and recognition of age-specific differences in expected results are also key responsibilities. The role may involve performing venipuncture or capillary puncture, assisting in policy development, and adhering to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness. In the absence of a supervisor, the individual may be assigned Lead Tech responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may include LIS and/or POC tasks, and other duties assigned by management.

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

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA.
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.
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.