Certified Lab Scientist II Job Joliet area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

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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 taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.

perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.

perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.

review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.

recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.

ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples is performed in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.

may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.

assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.

adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.

in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.

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

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 other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $27.72 to $40.15 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire.

Employment

Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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