Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Per Diem

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Per Diem position at Swedish Hospital is responsible for performing patient tests using automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and various test methodologies across Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology. The role involves maintaining competencies, performing quality control, documenting results and corrective actions, and reviewing patient test results for accuracy. The MLS will also perform instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting, stay updated with healthcare changes through continuing education, and recognize and appropriately handle abnormal or unusual test results. Efficient computer function, workload management, and adherence to turnaround times are expected. The position requires maintaining a safe work environment, handling biohazardous materials and chemicals according to protocols, and adhering to hospital and departmental policies for safety, environmental, and infection control. The MLS will also manage supplies, assist in training new employees and students, and potentially aid in competency assessments for moderate and high complexity testing. This role actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent
• MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent is required
• Experience in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, computer), independent decision making and organizational skills, and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies in Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• 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.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results.
• Documents notification per established protocols.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains knowledge level consistent with the changes within the healthcare environment.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
• Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.
• Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures to comply with safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Notifies the appropriate Laboratory section Lead Technologist / Supervisor / Manager / Director or designee when stock supplies are low.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• 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.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• 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 Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level