Medical Laboratory Scientist Immunology-Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys accurate, timely results to physicians or their designees to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The position is in the Immunology Lab at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including rotating weekends.

The role carries out pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows for the laboratory section. This includes verifying orders and specimens, preparing and testing specimens, maintaining instruments and supplies, performing quality control, interpreting and reporting results, resolving workflow or testing problems, and storing specimens and records according to established procedures. The Medical Laboratory Scientist also supports safety, quality systems, service excellence, training, and continuous improvement while following applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take an ASCP or equivalent certification examination.
• General MLS or MT (ASCP) certification or eligibility, or categorical BB, C, H, or M (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
• For hires after January 19, 2025, ASCP certification or equivalent certification is required within one year of employment.
• Ability to work 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic workflow, including verifying orders and non-patient information, resolving unclear or duplicate orders, and ensuring appropriate specimen collection, processing, and transport.
• Receive, label-check, evaluate, prioritize, process, and aliquot specimens; document unacceptable specimens and make required notifications.
• Perform analytical testing for the laboratory section according to written protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain test system integrity by conducting scheduled preventive maintenance, checking reagents and supplies, maintaining inventory, and performing and evaluating quality control.
• Prepare specimens for testing and transfer or ship specimens to approved testing locations according to procedures.
• Prioritize and complete testing within established turnaround times, respond to workflow changes and STAT tests, and monitor daily service levels.
• Review and interpret test results for completeness, correctness, and consistency; perform visual interpretations, reflex testing, and follow-up actions as appropriate.
• Follow established protocols for critical values, abnormal results, and requests for results by phone, fax, or email.
• Recognize testing problems, take corrective action, escalate unresolved issues, and follow up on pending tests.
• Store and retrieve specimens and related materials according to protocols.
• Verify, release, and report results; amend erroneous reports and respond to inquiries according to confidentiality and information-release procedures.
• Store documents and records and perform applicable billing, charge capture, or credit-entry tasks.
• Follow SOPs, instrument and computer protocols, downtime procedures, safety procedures, and quality-system requirements; maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Meet department proficiency and competency standards and participate in training new employees and students.
• Review new SOPs, participate in test development, validations, and implementation, and attend at least one personal development session per year.
• Answer telephones using NM telephone etiquette, maintain patient confidentiality, and assist patients, visitors, and other contacts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to ensure continued quality operations.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time