Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday time from day 1

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Danville, IL seeks a clinical laboratory professional to perform routine and complex tests, assess results, and support patient care. This hourly role requires a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and certification eligibility.

Responsibilities include maintaining instruments, troubleshooting, and collaborating with health care teams. OSF provides day-one vacation benefits and an equal opportunity work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science required.
• ASCP/AMT CLS exam within the first year of employment required.
• Alternative degrees acceptable with CLS certification prior to employment.
• Maintain current certification per certifying agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical lab tests per policies.
• Assess test results for accuracy and troubleshoot issues.
• May assist with specimen collection, training, and instrument maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism under pressure

Analytical problem solving

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP or AMT CLS exam within first year

Alternative bachelor’s degrees with CLS exam prereq

Current certification per certifying agency guidelines

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assess test results for accuracy. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments. May perform blood specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.
• Successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLS exam within the first year of employment is also required.
• Alternative bachelor’s degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP or AMT CLS certification exam prior to employment.
• Maintains current certification according to guidelines established by appropriate certifying agency.

Experience:

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
• High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.
• Must possess sufficient academic, technical, and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects as assigned by the laboratory management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Experience not required but 1-2 years preferred.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.