Clinical Chemistry MLS – Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory duties with strict adherence to SOPs and quality controls. The role includes handling specimens, verifying orders, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting of results to support patient diagnoses.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field with ASCP or equivalent certification, and eligibility as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the ASCP, or equivalent certification examination.
• License/Certification and Regulatory Agency
• General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
• Verifies order where necessary
• Verifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol.
• Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
• Verifies with physicians and/or nurses prior to LIS order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders.
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens: Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action.
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
• Transfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs
• Performs tests: Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times (TAT).
• Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a series of tests when needed or adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the ASCP, or equivalent certification examination

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory duties with strict adherence to SOPs and quality controls. The role includes handling specimens, verifying orders, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting of results to support patient diagnoses.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field with ASCP or equivalent certification, and eligibility as required.