Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking qualified candidates for Clinical Lab Technician, Non-Traditional Technician, or Clinical Lab Scientist roles. Perform routine and complex laboratory tests to aid diagnosis and treatment, assess results, calibrate instruments, and train staff when needed.

Title and pay will be adjusted as appropriate. OSF will invest in you from day 1 with generous time-off benefits and 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available from day 1 in addition to other benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP or AMT CLS exam within the first year of employment.
• Alternative degrees acceptable with CLS certification prior to employment.
• Maintains current certification according to guidelines.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and health care professionals.
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, research and resolve day-to-day problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess test results for accuracy and perform maintenance and calibration on instruments.
• May perform blood specimen collection and training of personnel.
• Use independent judgment and maintain required education and certification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP or AMT CLS exam within first year

Alternative degrees with CLS certification

Maintains current certification according to guidelines

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for Clinical Lab Technician position is $25.35 - $29.82/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. Expected pay for Non Traditional Technologist position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. Expected pay for Clinical Lab Scientist 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 the 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. We will accept qualified candidates who meet requirements for Clinical Lab Technician, Non-Traditional Technician, and Clinical Lab Scientist. Title and pay will be adjusted as appropriately needed.

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.

Experience:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience not required but 1-2 years preferred.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.