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Medical Laboratory Scientist- Flow Cytometry Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join their team. This full-time position involves performing critical test procedures in a clinical laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient diagnosis and treatment. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in medical technology or a related field, along with relevant certifications. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. If you are passionate about laboratory science and committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field required for certification eligibility.
  • ASCP certification or eligibility is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-analytic, analytical, and post-analytic workflows in the lab.
  • Ensure accurate specimen processing and testing within time frames.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology
Certification from ASCP or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment
Quality Control Systems

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist- Flow Cytometry Full-Time Days

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Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Technical responsibilities:
  • Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
  • Verifies order where necessary.
  • Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
  • Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
  • Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
  • Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens:
  • Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action.
  • Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
  • Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section, following established written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Maintains test system integrity:
  • Performs preventive maintenance on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion according to defined schedule.
  • Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available.
  • Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance.
  • Performs tests:
  • Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times (TAT).
  • Recognizes the need for and follows any age-specific protocols.
  • Monitors daily workflow and priorities to assure meeting service levels.
  • Post-analytical responsibilities:
  • Performs all aspects of the post-analytical workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification examination.
    • General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible or Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible.
    • If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment.

    Equal Opportunity

    Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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