Medical Laboratory Scientist 2-28345

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 for the RML Chemistry section. The position performs all assigned laboratory testing with emphasis on accuracy, turnaround, and teamwork to support compassionate patient care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science and national certification eligibility; strong troubleshooting and quality control skills; ability to work night shift with PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related field and CLIA high-complexity testing credentials.
• Certification in MLS/MT/ASCP/AMT or equivalent preferred or required depending on lab section.
• Experience meeting high-complexity testing qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned laboratory testing in the RML Chemistry area.
• Verify results and report findings accurately with appropriate QA/QC.
• Identify and resolve process issues affecting testing; assist in process improvements.
• Prepare and present continuing education within the department.
• Maintain PPE usage and safety throughout procedures; ensure clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Teamwork

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Certification / credentials (MLS/MT/AMT/ASCP)

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00PM - 7:30AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion

Other Information

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.Additionally, must have certification, and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high- complexity clinical laboratory experience required. In lieu of a Bachelors, then an Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489 must be provided; and with MLT or other certification; and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory
• Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
• Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
• Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
• Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
• Hematology (H) via the ASCP
• Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
• Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
• Speciality in Cytometry (SCUM) via ASCP
• Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
• Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• NA

Physical Demands

• Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.
• Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing.
• Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
• Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
• Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
• Required to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures. Acts as a technical resource for the testing area.
• Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
• Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
• Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
• Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
• Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
• Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
• Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System.

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