Medical Laboratory Scientist 1

Rush University Medical Center•Chicago, IL

60d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section): Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP Chemistry (C) via the ASCP Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP Hematology (H) via the ASCP Microbiology (M) via the ASCP Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Bachelor's degree with certification, no previous experience required.
Associate's degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING: Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment.
Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.