MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST II - IP LAB TECH (748D)

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 insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform careful and accurate scientific work across multiple laboratory departments, using both manual and automated methods to process patient specimens of all ages. You will interpret results, troubleshoot when needed, and serve as a technical resource for Level I MLS staff.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, and ASCP registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent required.
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) registration or equivalent certification required.
• Greater than one year experience as a medical laboratory scientist in a high-volume, high-complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs careful and accurate scientific work in multiple laboratory departments using manual and automated methods.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and technical interpretation of test results and potential exceptions.
• Serves as a technical resource for Level I Medical Laboratory Scientists and other laboratory staff.
• Performs routine corrective maintenance and troubleshooting for highly sophisticated instrumentation in the laboratory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Instrument maintenance

Clinical interpretation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Automated instrumentation

Quality control

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary:

Performs careful and accurate scientific work in multiple laboratory departments for a wide variety of laboratory procedures on specimens from patients of all ages, using both manual and automated methods. Demonstrates independent judgment and technical interpretation of test results and potential exceptions in the testing process. Serves as a technical resource for Level I Medical Laboratory Scientists and other laboratory staff. Performs routine corrective maintenance and troubleshooting for highly sophisticated instrumentation utilized within the laboratory. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) registration or equivalent certification required.

Experience:

• Greater than one year experience as a medical laboratory scientist working in a high volume - high complexity laboratory required.
• Proven experience in interpretation and evaluation of laboratory testing, including problem resolution as well as clinical application.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective trouble shooting skills for both ongoing instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting functions to assure effective equipment performance.
• Light to moderate physical effort.

Pay Transparency

$29.44 - $45.64 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• health/ dental/ vision insurance options