*Certified Lab Scientist II

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Tech for night shifts. The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA procedures, quality control, and the ability to perform multiple lab disciplines with professional judgment.

Qualified candidates will have ASCP certification or equivalent preferred, at least two years of hospital lab experience, and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits framework.

Qualifications

• 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 CLIA 42 CFR 493.1423 equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow QC policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specs.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of lab procedures across disciplines with independence.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments/equipment.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient samples; no collaboration before reporting results.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups.
• Assist in development and maintenance of lab policies and procedures.

Education

ASCP certification or equivalent

Tools

LIS

POC

Job description

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under CFR § 493.1425, § 493.1495 and § 493.1463 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 POC.
14. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience 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

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.07. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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