*Clinical Lab Scientist

Department: Clinical Lab • Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital • Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, adhering to responsibilities listed under CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495, with a degree of skill commensurate with education, training, or experience and technical abilities.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions for test systems deviating from performance specifications.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and either correct them or notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other introduced disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed) on instruments and equipment.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples; collaboration with other laboratories prior to reporting results is prohibited.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, if required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and/or Point-of-Care Testing (POCT).
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not 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 required by the state where the laboratory is located.
• Experience with blood bank, chemistry, and hematology.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing staff to customize benefits to fit their unique needs. Resources, programs, and voluntary options support individual growth and well-being.

Pay

Competitive compensation with a reasonable estimate of $34.24 per hour for this role. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Per Diem (as needed), Nights