MLT/MLS

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting a variety of tests on patient samples (blood, various body fluids, cells, and tissue, etc.) to detect the presence or absence of health conditions. Using biomedical instrumentation, microscopes, and computers to study samples obtained from patients, the Medical Laboratory Scientist provides data to physicians and health care providers for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. HSHS colleagues have built a culture based on solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, striving to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments, always focusing on the patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) program OR Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and bachelor's degree with 2 years full time lab experience in an accredited lab
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), American Medical Technologies (AMT), Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) or other laboratory certifying agency is required
• Certification must be received within 180 days of hire
• COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption are required for all colleagues (does not apply to 100% remote positions)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an accredited lab is preferred
• Physician Enterprise: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of tests on patient samples (blood, various body fluids, cells, and tissue, etc.) to detect the presence or absence of health conditions
• Use biomedical instrumentation, microscopes, and computers to study samples obtained from patients
• Provide data to physicians and health care providers for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
• Education Assistance benefits including up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program
• Sign On: $20,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees