Clinical Lab Scientist

Department: Clinical Lab
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 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, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the 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 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 proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and prohibit collaboration with other laboratories prior to reporting results to appropriate agencies.
• 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 and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their 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

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

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that allows staff to customize benefits to fit their unique needs, including abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for individual growth and well-being.

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Pay

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

Schedule

Per Diem (as needed), Evenings