Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Endeavor Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago's Swedish facility seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and immunological tests on patient specimens as part of a high‑quality diagnostic team.

The role is full‑time, 40 hours weekly, with evenings 3:00 pm–11:30 pm and rotating weekends, plus a sign‑on bonus where applicable, and a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision plans, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Medical Technology 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 in body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, or autopsy and surgical specimens.
• Reviews test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of all critical results.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions about releasing those results.
• Performs routine and advanced maintenance on all instrumentation they operate.
• Assists with education and training of MT/MLT students, Fellows or Residents.
• May perform chain of custody drug screen collections and/or breath alcohol analysis per regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains supplies and notifies supervisor of inventory needs.

Skills

Laboratory testing

MLT certification

Clinical microbiology

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$31.06 - $46.59 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$31.06 - $46.59 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
• Position: Medical Lab Scientist
• Location: Swedish, Chicago
• Full Time: 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, evenings 3:00p-11:30p with rotating weekends
• Required Travel: N/A

A Brief Overview

The Medical Technologist cultivates, isolates and assists in identifying bacterial and other micro-organisms present in body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings or autopsy and surgical specimens. Performs various bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and immunological tests to provide data on the diagnosis, cause, and progression of disease.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Need

• Associates Degree Medical Technology 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) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Required

Benefits (for Full And Part-time Positions)

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employee s to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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