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Job Description

Under direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, provides diagnostic laboratory test results. Performs collection and preparation of patient specimens; performance of laboratory test procedures according to protocols; and instrument maintenance. Evaluates laboratory data, reports results, and takes corrective action as needed.

Laboratory Procedure Manuals and Safety Manuals are available for reference during and after individual training. It is the responsibility of Laboratory staff to follow the procedures approved by the Lab Director and suggest revisions as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.

The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf

Desired Qualifications
1. Knowledge of tests and procedures provided by the SHS Lab.
2.Knowledge of state and federal licensing requirements (ie. CLIA)
3.Knowledge of physiology and pathology as related to clinical diagnosis and treatment.
4. Knowledge of basic principles of lab medicine as it relates to medical clinical lab testing.
5. Knowledge of basic medical clinical instrumentation.
6. Knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
7.Manual dexterity.
8. Oral and written communication skills.
9. Ability to learn basic management principles.
10. Ability to learn basic computer operations.
11. Organizational ability.
12. Ability to operate complex lab equipment.
13. Ability to maintain necessary records and reports.
14. Ability to recognize abnormal results and act appropriately.
15. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with SHS facility personnel.
16. Ability to determine the validity of results and initiate corrective action.
17. Ability to manage several tasks at once.
18. Ability to perform phlebotomy.

Salary

$23.25 - $27.94 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Breanna Crippen
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed. Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a resume, and reference list (at least three professional references and contact information) to attach to this application. The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. In order to receive maximum points on the exam, please upload any certifications or licensures you possess. Other documentation such as college transcripts (may be unofficial) may be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources, or uploaded under optional documents prior to the posting close date. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214 may be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources in order to receive the maximum eligible points: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236. This position adheres to the academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break).