Night Shift Clinical Lab Scientist II (Per Diem)

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a per diem Night Shift Laboratory Technician to perform a broad range of tests and report results with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include adhering to lab procedures, performing maintenance on instruments, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a relevant degree and licensure, with ASCP certification preferred and hospital lab experience.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Two years hospital laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology per CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested correctly and avoid cross-lab collaboration before reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences/MLT

ASCP certification

State license where required

Job description

Prime Healthcare Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a per diem Night Shift Laboratory Technician to perform a broad range of tests and report results with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include adhering to lab procedures, performing maintenance on instruments, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a relevant degree and licensure, with ASCP certification preferred and hospital lab experience.