Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time day 1

Holiday time day 1

Total rewards package

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking Clinical Lab Technicians and Clinical Lab Scientists to perform routine and complex tests in Rockford, IL. The roles require accuracy, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with health care professionals to inform diagnosis and treatment.

Education and certification are required, with opportunities to grow within a comprehensive total rewards package. OSF emphasizes day-one benefits and professional development as part of its culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess test results for accuracy and reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on instruments.
• May perform blood specimen collection and train personnel.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and professional certification as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Troubleshooting

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP/AMT CLS certification within first year

Alternative bachelor’s degrees with CLS certification

Maintain current certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

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.

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 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.

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.