MT/MLT/Laboratory Scientist: 40 Hours Per Week (AM/Midnights)
About The Position
The MT/MLT/Laboratory Scientist is responsible for specimen processing, performing tests, and reporting test results. Testing may include waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests as authorized by the Director. The employee reports results according to established procedures, participates in quality control procedures, and complies with departmental quality assurance and quality management standards, as well as applicable JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, and other agency requirements. Specimen collection is performed as necessary. The position is at Ascension St. Joseph in Chicago, Illinois. The stated shift is 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with rotating shifts and weekend and/or holiday rotation. The schedule is 40 hours per week (FTE 1.0).
Requirements
- For the MLT qualification: an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
- For the MT qualification: a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of pertinent full-time clinical laboratory experience or training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process specimens.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing as authorized by the Director.
- Report test results according to established procedures.
- Participate in quality control procedures.
- Comply with departmental quality assurance and quality management standards and applicable JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, and other agency requirements.
- Perform specimen collection as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
