Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Incentive pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

Edward-Elmhurst Health in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to perform routine and specialty laboratory tests, evaluate results, and ensure accurate reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology, MLS/MT (ASCP) certification, and at least one year of high/moderate complexity testing experience.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited program.
• MLS/MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience in high/moderate complexity testing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory tests; document results and notify when results require verification.
• Evaluate results for clinical significance and validity; report per policy.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments; recognize instrument/test issues and take corrective action.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities; address out-of-control results.
• Participate in proficiency testing and specialty testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation.
• Support accreditation efforts by meeting turnaround time goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Clinical laboratory science degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS\\_Apply: NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights: Full time: Posted Today: R47556**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* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time* Hours: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays**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 OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.