Clinical Lab Scientist II — Night Shift (Per Diem)

Prime Healthcare Services; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services, Olympia Fields Hospital, is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Technologist for the Night shift. You will perform waived, moderate, and highly complex tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more, under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Requirements include ASCP certification or equivalent, 2+ years hospital lab experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and active state licensure where required. Per diem position with competitive pay and benefits.

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 other CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423) requirements.
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and either correct the problem or notify supervisor.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in multiple disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient samples; no collaboration prior to report.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• In absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech during the shift.
• May have LIS and/or POC responsibilities.
• Other tasks as assigned by department manager/director.

Education

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

ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred

Current and Valid State License where required

Job description

Prime Healthcare Services, Olympia Fields Hospital, is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Technologist for the Night shift. You will perform waived, moderate, and highly complex tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more, under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Requirements include ASCP certification or equivalent, 2+ years hospital lab experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and active state licensure where required. Per diem position with competitive pay and benefits.