Medical Lab Scientist- Core Lab
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Lab Scientist performs clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role involves manual and automated testing, result review, quality control, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory safety and competency standards. This is a part-time position at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd, approximately 20 hours per week. The scheduled hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. The position may involve cross-training in other laboratory areas and assisting with employee and student training.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
Nice To Haves
- Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient tests manually and using automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and test methodologies.
- Reviews patient test results for accuracy, notifies appropriate clinical personnel of critical results, and documents notifications according to established protocols.
- Performs and documents quality control, taking and documenting corrective action when results fall outside established guidelines.
- Performs instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting according to department protocols.
- Maintains competencies in accordance with hospital and laboratory department policies and procedures.
- Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results; notifies a supervisor and pathologist when necessary.
- Promotes patient satisfaction and customer service, and encourages courteous treatment of patients and customers by coworkers.
- Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, laboratory meetings, and committees.
- Maintains a safe work environment using required personal protective equipment and protective devices; handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
- Maintains inventory and supplies within assigned departments.
- Performs computer functions efficiently and manages workload and established turnaround times.
- Assists with orientation and training of new employees and students.
- May assist with competency assessment for moderate- and high-complexity testing.
- Maintains broad knowledge of laboratory departments and may cross-train in other areas as needed.
- Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
- Performs other projects or duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
