Certified Lab Scientist III

Certified Lab Scientist III – Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet

Employment type:

Part-time;
Shift: Day;
Employment status:
Part-time;
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens.
• Conduct computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and visitors politely and friendly.
• Show proper phlebotomy technique and use equipment for collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock and order routine supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Assist in picking up samples at hospital or OR and assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis, put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
• Work multi‑departments or night shift/graveyard shift; resolve staffing issues; perform other tasks assigned by department manager/director.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT preferred.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.

Compensation range: $29.11 to $42.15 per hour; benefits include paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options.

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, 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.