Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 43,380 - 51,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available from day 1

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Illinois seeks a clinical laboratory professional to perform complex tests according to established procedures. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and pass the ASCP or AMT certification exam within the first year of employment. Expected hourly pay is between $31.49 and $37.05, with sign-on bonuses available. This role offers opportunity for direct patient interaction and support in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science must be completed.
• Must pass ASCP or AMT certification exam within the first year.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests.
• Assess accuracy of test results and maintain laboratory instruments.
• May perform blood specimen collection and train personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Technical skills

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLS exam

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.

Sign on Bonus Eligible

1 year- $5,000

2 year- $10,000

3 year- $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.

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 judgement 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.