Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. The Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist supports patient care by performing laboratory testing used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The role requires experience with waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting, gained through education or work experience. The scientist performs laboratory testing, including pre-examination activities, follows standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines, carries out and documents quality control, evaluates results, implements corrective actions, participates in method and procedure validation, and performs bone marrow assists.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science.
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP).
- Experience with waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting through education or work experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase, according to standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines.
- Conduct and document established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products.
- Evaluate quality control results and implement corrective actions according to established protocols to ensure accurate, high-quality patient testing.
- Participate in validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet changing healthcare needs.
- Perform bone marrow assists.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits from day one.
- Daily Pay availability.
- Competitive shift differentials.
- Career development.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 403(b) with employer match.
- On-site fitness center at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center.
- Referral rewards.
- Perks Program.
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Job Type
Full-time
