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. The role is based within Loyola Medicine's three-hospital system, which includes 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 position requires experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting through education or work experience. Responsibilities include performing laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase, following standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines; conducting and documenting quality control procedures and taking corrective action as needed; participating in validation of laboratory methods and procedures; and performing bone marrow assists.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science.
- Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting through education or work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or AMT.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase, in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines.
- Conduct and document quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluate results and implement corrective action according to established protocols.
- Participate in validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet changing patient care 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
