Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join their team. This entry-level role involves performing various clinical laboratory tests essential for diagnosing and treating diseases. You will utilize your technical and clinical skills to ensure accuracy in test results while maintaining laboratory instruments. With a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth, including a sign-on bonus and generous time-off benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to start your career in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Generous time-off benefits

Vacation and Holiday time from day 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science required.
• Must complete ASCP or AMT certification within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests.
• Assess test results for accuracy and perform maintenance on instruments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP or AMT Board Certification

Job description

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Overview

Sign on Bonus Eligible

• 1 year - $5,000
• 2 years - $10,000
• 3 years - $20,000

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.

Position Summary

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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 healthcare professionals.
• High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.
• Sufficient academic, technical, and clinical skills to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve problems or handle special projects as assigned by laboratory management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience not required but 1-2 years preferred.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care