Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core Lab

Endeavor Health • Evanston, IL

2d • $31 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works in the Core Lab at Evanston Hospital and performs patient testing manually and using automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and testing methodologies. The role includes reviewing results for accuracy, notifying appropriate clinical personnel of critical results, and documenting notifications according to established protocols. The scientist performs and records quality control, takes and documents corrective action when needed, and carries out instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The position requires maintaining competencies and a safe work environment, handling biohazardous materials and chemicals according to protocols, and recognizing abnormal or unusual results before releasing them. The scientist also manages inventory, supplies, computer tasks, workload, and turnaround times; assists with staff and student training and competency assessment; participates in continuing education and department activities; and may cross-train in other laboratory areas. The role includes timely email responses and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Chemistry.
• MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Any experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Skills or experience in Chemistry, Hematology, urinalysis (UA), Body Fluids, or Coagulation.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient satisfaction and customer service, and encourage courteous interactions with patients, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform patient tests manually and using automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and testing methodologies.
• Review patient test results for accuracy, notify appropriate clinical personnel of critical results, and document notifications according to established protocols.
• Perform and document quality control according to departmental protocols, taking and documenting corrective action when results are outside established guidelines.
• Perform instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting according to department protocols.
• Maintain competencies in accordance with hospital and laboratory department policies and procedures.
• Recognize abnormal or unusual test results and make appropriate decisions before releasing results; notify a supervisor and pathologist when necessary.
• Participate in continuing education programs, in-services, laboratory meetings, and committees.
• Maintain a safe work environment using required PPE and protective devices, and handle biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintain inventory and supplies within assigned departments.
• Perform computer functions efficiently and manage workload and established turnaround times.
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist with competency assessment for moderate- and high-complexity testing.
• Maintain broad knowledge of laboratory departments and may cross-train in other areas as needed.
• Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level