Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the team at Northwest Community Hospital & Salt Creek. You will perform routine and specialty laboratory tests, document results, and communicate findings to care teams to support accurate diagnoses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in clinical laboratory science, active MLS/MT (ASCP) certification, and at least one year of high/moderate complexity testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited program.
• Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience in high/ moderate‑complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests and records results; evaluates results for clinical significance.
• Evaluates results for validity and appropriateness; reports and notifies as required.
• Performs calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments; identifies malfunctions and applies corrections.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance; takes corrective action when indicated.
• Performs proficiency testing and supports specialty testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation.
• Supports accreditation efforts by meeting turn‑around time goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab science

Associate degree in clinical lab science

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital & Salt Creek
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday,7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays
• Required Travel: Yes

What You Will Do

• Responsible for accurately performs routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and records their results; evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results which require notification, documentation, and/or verification.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples
• Performs specialty testing in areas including chemistry, hematology, coagulation.
• Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.

What You Will Need

Education: Bachelor’s degree/ Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from and accredited

License: Certification: Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of one years of laboratory experience in high/Moderate complexity testing.

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various Laboratory areas. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, and she/he takes corrective action or notifies appropriate supervisory personnel. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to work cooperatively with others and inspire their cooperation.

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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 employees 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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