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, 2:30pm-11pm, 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.
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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