
Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab - Evenings
- Naperville, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Position: Medical Lab Scientist -Generalist
- Location: Edward Hospital 801 Washington St. Naperville, IL.
- FTE: 1.0 Full-time
- Hours: Monday through Friday 2pm-10:30pm; Includes weekend and holiday rotations.
- 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 this 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 (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) 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.
- 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
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities