Clinical Lab Scientist I

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated laboratory professionals for a part-time night shift role. This position involves performing a variety of complex tests, ensuring accuracy in patient results, and adhering to strict quality control standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and ASCP certification, with Blood Bank experience being a significant advantage. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers a competitive compensation package tailored to your needs, including health benefits and a 401K plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care while advancing your career in a dynamic laboratory setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be certified with Blood Bank experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and adhere to laboratory procedures for patient results.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisors.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and document maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Problem Identification

Venipuncture

Patient Result Accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science

ASCP Certification

Hospital Laboratory Experience

Job description

Overview

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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. 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. Adhere 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

Part-time NIGHT SHIFT position- 11pm-7:30am. Must be certified. Blood Bank experience a HUGE plus.

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.

Saint Francis Hospital 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 $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.