Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core LabEndeavor Health • Evanston, Illinois, United States
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core Lab
Endeavor Health
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
About
$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core Lab
- Location: Evanston Hospital
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays
What you will do:
Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation. Special Coagulation, Immunology Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry testing are performed on the day shift. 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. 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. 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.
What you will need:
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry
- Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
- Experience: Any
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Body Fluids, Coagulation
Benefits:
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings
Languages
- English
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