Per Diem Lab Scientist II – Advanced Diagnostics

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a per diem laboratory technician to perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests per CLIA guidelines. The role covers multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology, with responsibilities spanning collection to reporting of results.

The position requires ASCP certification or equivalent, at least two years of hospital lab experience, and a relevant bachelor’s degree. State licensure where required is also expected.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification 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 equivalents.
• Current and valid state licensure if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when tests deviate.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director as needed.
• Perform diverse lab procedures across hematology, blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, immunology, and related disciplines.
• Maintain instruments and equipment with regular checks and document maintenance.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to release.
• Recognize age-specific differences in lab reference ranges.

Skills

ASCP certification

Hospital lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s in health science

Job description

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a per diem laboratory technician to perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests per CLIA guidelines. The role covers multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology, with responsibilities spanning collection to reporting of results.

The position requires ASCP certification or equivalent, at least two years of hospital lab experience, and a relevant bachelor’s degree. State licensure where required is also expected.