Clinical Lab Scientist

Department: Clinical Lab
Location: Chicago, IL 60622
Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Responsibilities

• Perform only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, as outlined under CFR 493.1425, 493.1495, and 493.1463, 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 when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect 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 both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced.
• 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 their shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and/or Point-of-Care (POC) testing.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

• 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 (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and valid State License if required by the state where the laboratory is located.
• Hospital-based blood bank, chemistry, and hematology experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $30.98 to $43.25 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Day shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with rotating holidays and weekends.

Bonus

Sign-on bonus of $10,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.