Certified Lab Scientist - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare Services; Aurora (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 53.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Part Time Evening Lab Technician to perform a broad range of waived to complex tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to QC, and collaboration with leadership on testing procedures.

The position requires a degree in a health science field, state licensure, and ASCP certification if available, with preference for hospital lab experience.

Formación

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program.

Responsabilidades

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or director.
• Perform tests across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology.
• Maintain instruments and equipment with regular daily/weekly/monthly checks as needed.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to release.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture for various ages.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• In absence of supervisor, may be Lead Tech for the shift.

Conocimientos

ASCP certification

Hospital lab experience

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Current and Valid State License

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Department: Lab

Shift: Part Time; Evenings; 2-1030 or 3-1130; Rotating weekends, holidays, on-call

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under CFR § 493.1425 and § 493.1495 and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.

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

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
2. One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
3. 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).
4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

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/

Pay Transparency

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

Evenings

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

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