Evening Part-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist

Prime Healthcare Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Part Time Evening Lab Technician to perform a broad range of waived to complex tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to QC, and collaboration with leadership on testing procedures.

The position requires a degree in a health science field, state licensure, and ASCP certification if available, with preference for hospital lab experience.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or director.
• Perform tests across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology.
• Maintain instruments and equipment with regular daily/weekly/monthly checks as needed.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to release.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture for various ages.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• In absence of supervisor, may be Lead Tech for the shift.

Skills

ASCP certification

Hospital lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Current and Valid State License

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Part Time Evening Lab Technician to perform a broad range of waived to complex tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to QC, and collaboration with leadership on testing procedures.

The position requires a degree in a health science field, state licensure, and ASCP certification if available, with preference for hospital lab experience.