Medical Lab Scientist - Per Diem

Position: Medical Lab Scientist -Generalist
Location: Edward Hospital 801 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL.

FTE:   PER DIEM -shifts as needed

Hours:     Hours/shifts will vary as needed- include day, evening or night shifts;  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.