Medical Lab Scientist I: Launch Your Diagnostic Impact

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking qualified healthcare professionals to join our on-site laboratory team, performing specimen handling and analytic testing for patients of all ages. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to performance standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field and MLS/ASCP/MT (ASCP) certification within the specified timeline.

Qualifications

• Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field.
• Prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
• Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.
• Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.
• Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
• Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.
• Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations.
• Assists manager in overall departmental operations.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field

Job description

Memorial Health is seeking qualified healthcare professionals to join our on-site laboratory team, performing specimen handling and analytic testing for patients of all ages. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to performance standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field and MLS/ASCP/MT (ASCP) certification within the specified timeline.