Per Diem Medical Lab Scientist – Generalist

2100 Edward Hospital; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Health savings account

Company match retirement

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist - Generalist to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests under supervision. The position offers per diem shifts with day, evening or night coverage, including weekends and holidays, and requires an ASCP-certified education path or equivalent.

The role emphasizes accuracy, QC, prompt result reporting, safety, and ongoing education within a dynamic hospital lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results.
• Documents notification per established protocols.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols.
• Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines.
• Documents corrective action taken.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
• Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members.
• Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers courteously.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.
• Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.
• May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.
• Reads emails and responds in a timely manner.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist - Generalist to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests under supervision. The position offers per diem shifts with day, evening or night coverage, including weekends and holidays, and requires an ASCP-certified education path or equivalent.

The role emphasizes accuracy, QC, prompt result reporting, safety, and ongoing education within a dynamic hospital lab environment.