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Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital · 2 days ago

*Clinical Lab Scientist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.95/hr - $35.95/hr

2+ years exp

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join their Clinical Lab department. The role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests, adhering to quality control policies, and ensuring accurate reporting of patient results.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMental HealthOutpatient CarePrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under CFR

493.1425

493.1495 and

493.1463 and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:

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 are tested 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

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseLaboratory experienceLaboratory Information System (LIS)Quality control proceduresVenipunctureCollaboration with laboratoriesProblem identification