Evening Medical Lab Scientist — Clinical Diagnostics

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career growth opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings

HSAs

Retirement options

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to perform bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and immunological testing. The role requires an ASCP-certified MLT/MLT with 4+ years of high-complexity testing experience and an associates degree in Medical Technology.

Responsibilities include approving results, maintenances of instruments, and training MT/MLT students. Evening shifts with potential sign-on bonus for applicable applicants.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology is required.
• 4 years experience in a comparable healthcare setting of moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate preferred.
• 2 years experience within the company performing moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate required.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - ASCP BOC Required.

Responsibilities

• Inoculates, cultivates and assists in identifying bacterial and other microorganisms found in body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, or autopsy and surgical specimens. Performs various bacteriological, mycological, immunological, and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.
• Reviews test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decision about releasing those results. Notifies supervisor or pathologist if necessary.
• Performs routine and advanced maintenance procedures on all instrumentation they operate, according to schedule and procedure and documents appropriately.
• Assists with the education and training of MT/MLT students, Fellows or Residents when assigned by Supervisor/Manager or Director.
• May perform chain of custody drug screen collections and/or breath alcohol analysis to include analysis and completion of forms according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Endeavor Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to perform bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and immunological testing. The role requires an ASCP-certified MLT/MLT with 4+ years of high-complexity testing experience and an associates degree in Medical Technology.

Responsibilities include approving results, maintenances of instruments, and training MT/MLT students. Evening shifts with potential sign-on bonus for applicable applicants.