Certified Lab Scientist

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a part-time Laboratory Tech to join the Lab department. The role involves supporting hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other disciplines with manual and automated testing, with rotating weekends and on‑call duties.

ASCP certification and AL licensed candidates are preferred, with a bachelor's degree in a health science field.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or CLIA qualifications.
• Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to lab procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow QC policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and escalate to supervisor/medical director.
• Perform manual and automated procedures in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, etc.
• Perform maintenance on instruments and equipment and document it as required.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in results from newborns to geriatrics.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various ages.
• Assist in development and maintenance of lab policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• In absence of supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech; may handle LIS/POCT tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

Hospital lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/physical/biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification

State license (where required)

Job description

Overview

Department: Lab

Shift: Part Time; Rotating weekends, holidays, on‑call

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

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• 493.1495 and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) 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 as introduced into the laboratory, 5) perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT. 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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.

Pay Transparency

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/. Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $27.50 to $38.40. 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.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee 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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf