Clinical Lab Scientist I — Precision Lab Diagnostics

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests under CLIA, reporting results with precision and adhering to QC policies.

The role involves diverse disciplines including Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, collaborating with leadership, and following hospital safety and infection control policies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests per CLIA and CFR requirements.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Maintain instruments and equipment with daily to monthly maintenance as appropriate.
• Review accuracy of patient results before releasing or reporting and recognize age-related differences in results.

Education

ASCP certification, or equivalent

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

Job description

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests under CLIA, reporting results with precision and adhering to QC policies.

The role involves diverse disciplines including Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, collaborating with leadership, and following hospital safety and infection control policies.