Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead

Endeavor Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead for full-time shifts at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. In this role, you will conduct patient tests, maintain quality control, and support laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification, with at least 2-3 years of experience in a medical laboratory.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous Medical Laboratory experience required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient tests and quality control per established protocols.
• Assists in training new employees and managing fiscal oversight.

Skills

Quality Control

Patient Testing

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

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Hourly Pay Range

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$35.16 - $54.50 - 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) Lead
• Location: Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30pm-7am, e/o weekend and rotating holidays
  
  

What You Will Do

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Assists Supervisor in managing Fiscal oversight for area of responsibility
• Assists “Technical Supervisor” and Supervisor in the oversight of Technical and Quality Assurance for area of responsibility.
• May assist supervisor in the evaluation of staff’s performance in their area of responsibility.
• May assist supervisor, manager, or director in developing and implementing protocols for validation of new procedures/methods and equipment.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
• May assist in Operation Support.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in either Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS, MT, CLS) or equivalent.
• Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of previous Medical Laboratory experience required.
  
  

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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