Night-Shift Certified Lab Scientist II – Diagnostic Precision

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Tech for night shifts. The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA procedures, quality control, and the ability to perform multiple lab disciplines with professional judgment.

Qualified candidates will have ASCP certification or equivalent preferred, at least two years of hospital lab experience, and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits framework.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or CLIA 42 CFR 493.1423 equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow QC policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specs.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of lab procedures across disciplines with independence.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments/equipment.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient samples; no collaboration before reporting results.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups.
• Assist in development and maintenance of lab policies and procedures.

Education

ASCP certification or equivalent

Tools

LIS

POC

Job description

Prime Healthcare's Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Tech for night shifts. The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA procedures, quality control, and the ability to perform multiple lab disciplines with professional judgment.

Qualified candidates will have ASCP certification or equivalent preferred, at least two years of hospital lab experience, and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits framework.