NOW HIRING! Contract/Traveler Lead Clinical Lab Scientist in Peoria, IL
16th February, 2021
No call, weekend and holiday rotation
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept: Epic Beaker computer system, Sysmex hematology track with three instruments on the line, Glocyte, iSed analyzer, Stago coagulation analyzers, Ortho blood bank gel typing system
Qualifications
Two to three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.
Ability to read and follow policies and procedures written in English. Ability to understand written and spoken English. Ability to remember and to understand the written and spoken word.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Analytical skills necessary to direct laboratory operations on a day-to-day basis, effectively administer departmental policies, procedures and budgets, and to resolve account, equipment, technical and employee relations problems.
Ability to manage and to work on several projects at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and other health care professionals.
High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.
Must be able to access patient care areas as necessary and perform phlebotomy procedures.
Maintains current certification according to guidelines established by appropriate certifying agency.
A bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology is required.
Successful completion of the ASCP Board of Certification MLS/MT exam within the first year of employment is also required.
Alternative bachelor’s degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP MLS/MT certification exam prior to employment.