Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
About The Position
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. This position is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at Evanston Hospital, working full-time, Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing and actively promoting patient satisfaction and customer service values.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry
- MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
- Any experience
Nice To Haves
- Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Body Fluids, Coagulation
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation. Special Coagulation, Immunology Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry testing are performed on the day shift.
- 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.
- Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
- Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
- 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.
- Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
- Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
- Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
- Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
- Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
- Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
- Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
- Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
- May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
- Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.
- Reads emails and responds in a timely manner.
- Other projects or duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
