Medical Lab Scientist- Core Lab - Evenings
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Lab Scientist performs clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to provide data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The position is part-time at Elmhurst Hospital, approximately 20 hours per week, with evening hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. The role involves manual and automated testing, reviewing results for accuracy, recognizing abnormal results, and communicating critical results to appropriate clinical personnel. The scientist performs quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and follows laboratory and hospital procedures for safety, documentation, and competency. The position also includes maintaining supplies, managing workload and turnaround times, supporting customer service, assisting with training and competency assessment, and cross-training in other laboratory areas as needed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
Nice To Haves
- Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient tests manually and using automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and testing methodologies.
- Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of critical results, documenting notifications according to established protocols.
- Performs and records quality control, takes corrective action when results are outside established guidelines, and documents the action taken.
- Performs instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting according to department protocols.
- Maintains competencies according to hospital and laboratory department policies and procedures.
- Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results; notifies a supervisor and pathologist when necessary.
- Promotes patient satisfaction and customer service, and encourages courteous treatment of patients, customers, and others.
- Participates in continuing education, in-services, laboratory meetings, and committees.
- Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices and handling biohazardous materials and chemicals according to protocols.
- Maintains inventory and supplies within assigned departments.
- Uses computer functions efficiently and manages workload to meet established turnaround times.
- Assists with orientation and training of new employees and students.
- May assist with competency assessment of moderate- and high-complexity testing.
- Maintains broad knowledge of laboratory departments and may cross-train in other areas as needed.
- Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
- Performs other projects or duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
