Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) Microbiology
About The Position
HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join its laboratory team. The position conducts a variety of tests on patient samples—including blood, body fluids, cells, and tissue—to detect the presence or absence of health conditions. It is a full-time role in the Laboratory department at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, with a 40-hour workweek on the evening shift. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Actual pay within the stated range is based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. Candidates must meet one of the listed education and training pathways and hold, or be eligible to obtain, certification from a recognized laboratory certifying agency. Certification must be received within 180 days of hire, except for colleagues hired before January 1, 2020, who are exempt. Experience in an accredited laboratory is preferred. HSHS describes its culture as grounded in respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on patient care and continually improving processes, procedures, and outcomes using advanced technologies and treatments. Benefits are available to colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, and successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) program; OR an MLT credential from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), a bachelor's degree, and two years of full-time laboratory experience in an accredited lab.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Named agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, HEW, or another laboratory certifying agency.
- Certification must be received within 180 days of hire. Colleagues hired before January 1, 2020, are exempt.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an accredited laboratory is preferred.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a variety of tests on patient samples, including blood, body fluids, cells, and tissue, to detect the presence or absence of health conditions.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
- Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period
- Adoption assistance up to $7,500
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Identity theft coverage
- Colleague rewards and recognition program
- Discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
