Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory professional to perform routine and complex tests to support diagnosis and treatment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and certification by ASCP or AMT CLS within the first year.

The position involves instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential blood collection. Experience with high standards and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting is expected, with ongoing professional certification

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
• High level of professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, research and resolve day-to-day lab problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex clinical laboratory tests per policies to obtain diagnostic data.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance, calibration and minor troubleshooting on instruments.
• May collect blood specimens and train personnel and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients

Professionalism

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP or AMT CLS certification exam within first year

Alternative bachelor’s degree with CLS cert exam prior to employment

Maintains current certification

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.