Clinical Lab Scientist I

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 necessary.
• Identify and address potential issues 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.
• Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, as needed.
• Review and verify the accuracy of patient test results before release or reporting.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in test results.
• Collaborate with other laboratories to ensure accurate reporting of proficiency testing results.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital policies 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.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities related to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Point-of-Care Testing (POCT).

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year 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 the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in Chem, Hema, and Blood Bank areas.

About the Role

Department: Laboratory Schedule: Part Time 7a-3:30p and rotating weekends Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital (position will be working out of both our Skokie and Evanston Infusion Centers) Location: Evanston, IL

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many voluntary benefit options. Learn more about our benefits [here](https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/).

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $26.50 to $38.38. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Schedule

Part Time Equal Employment Opportunity The company is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.