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Microbiology Specialist I

Prime Healthcare • Evanston, IL • 1h ago

Overview

Department: Specialty Lab

Schedule: Full Time Days, 6a - 2p

Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Responsibilities

This is an exciting time to join Saint Francis Hospital! We are building a regional lab for our Illinois hospitals scheduled to open in June 2026.This position is currently posted togauge interest and identify talented professionalswho want to be part of this innovative initiative. Joining our team means you'll play a key role in shaping the future of laboratory services in our region.

Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, 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: 1) adhere to the laboratory?s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) 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, 3) 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, 4) perform a wide variety of microbiology procedures requiring independent judgment in performing high complexity testing in both manual and automated methods, 5) perform testing procedures in other areas of the department for which licensed and competency demonstrated, 6) perform and document maintenance ? daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 7) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 8) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 9) 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, 10) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 11) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 12) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 13) may be assigned responsibility for the operation of the micro department during their shift, as Micro Tech in-charge if supervisor is unavailable, 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state ClinicalLaboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

CLS/MT generalist with 1-yr microbiology experience or Microbiologist Specialist preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $26.50/hour to $38.38. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 (subject to applicable law), 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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\KnowYourRights\screen\reader\10_20.pdf

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FacilitySaint Francis Hospital

LocationUS-IL-Evanston

ID2025-239346

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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