Evening Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Resumo da oferta

Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its patient-first team. The role performs end-to-end laboratory work from pre-analytic through post-analytic steps, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis.

The position is full-time, with a 2:30pm–11pm schedule and every third weekend rotation, contributing to high-quality patient care in a respected hospital system.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-analytic workflow for the specific laboratory section; ensure orders and specimens are properly collected and processed.
• Verify orders and non-patient information according to protocol; resolve ambiguities with clinicians as needed.
• Handle unresolved orders and troubleshoot as required.
• Verify with physicians/nurses prior to LIS entry to resolve unclear or duplicate orders.
• Verify specimens for add-on tests and generate add-on orders.
• Collect, receive and process specimens; verify labeling and suitability; document issues.
• Perform analytical testing following established SOPs; maintain instrument and test integrity.
• Perform quality control and document results; evaluate QC and take corrective actions.
• Prepare specimens pre-test, transfer or ship as required by SOPs.
• Prioritize testing, meet turnaround times, and adapt to STAT testing or volume changes.
• Post-test activities include storage, retrieval, and reporting of results.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its patient-first team. The role performs end-to-end laboratory work from pre-analytic through post-analytic steps, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis.

The position is full-time, with a 2:30pm–11pm schedule and every third weekend rotation, contributing to high-quality patient care in a respected hospital system.