Certified Lab Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance, either independently or by notifying supervisors.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures, utilizing both manual and automated methods in disciplines such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and others.
• Maintain and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
• Review and verify the accuracy of patient results before releasing or reporting them.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples and collaborate only after reporting results to relevant authorities.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
• Assist with tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that allows employees to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selection, considering factors such as skillset, years of experience, education, credentials, and licensure. For more information about the benefits package, visit here.

Benefits

The company provides a range of benefits including paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and various voluntary benefit options. For more details, refer to the provided link.

Employment Status

Full Time, Variable Shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable laws. For more information on equal employment opportunities, visit here.