Logo
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Clinical Lab Scientist II

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

Save Job

Join to apply for the

Clinical Lab Scientist II

role at

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Schedule: Evenings - 2:30pm-11:00pm - Per diem

Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests as authorized by CLIA (CFR 493.1425, 493.1495, 493.1463) with skill commensurate to education, training, and experience.

Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.

Follow established quality control policies and procedures, document corrective actions when tests deviate from specifications, identify problems that may affect test performance, and notify supervisor, Director, or Medical Director as needed.

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 as introduced.

Maintain and calibrate instruments; perform routine maintenance as needed.

Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting; recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.

Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples and comply with reporting requirements to appropriate agencies; collaboration with other labs is restricted prior to reporting PT results.

May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.

Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures; adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.

In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated Lead Tech for the section or department during the shift.

May have responsibilities related to LIS and/or Point-of-Care testing.

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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 other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).

Current and Valid State License where required.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing customization to fit individual needs.

Pay Transparency Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation. The estimated range for this role is $35.95 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at hire based on factors including skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status Per Diem

Shift Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected status is prohibited. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Other

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Wellness and Fitness Services Medical Practices Hospitals and Health Care

#J-18808-Ljbffr