Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Microbiology

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 63 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Annual increases

Career development pathways

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health savings account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Microbiology for Evanston Hospital. This is a part‑time, 20‑hour per week role with Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm shifts, plus weekends and rotating holidays as needed.

You will perform clinical microbiology tests, maintain instruments, and ensure accurate results through quality control. Required: Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a lab science; ASCP MT/MLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology; CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• MT or MLS (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical microbiology preferred.
• Ability to solve technical and interdepartmental problems with supervision; good communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform clinical microbiology tests to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and calibrate multiplex instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy.
• Resolve technical and interdepartmental problems related to laboratory operations.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting and take corrective action.
• Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills and work cooperatively with others.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in laboratory science/medical technology

CLIA requirements for moderate/high complexity testing

Outils

ASCP MT/MLS certification

Description du poste

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) - Microbiology
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time, 20 hours
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am –3:30pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

What you will do:

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs various clinical microbiology tests in one or more sections of the laboratory to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Ensures the accuracy and precision of diagnostic results through performance of maintenance and calibration of multiplex instrumentation systems.
• Routinely resolves technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various laboratory areas.
• Readily identify problems that may adversely affect performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying supervising personnel when appropriate.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with others. Good communication and organizational skills.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a laboratory science or medical technology and/or the required courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• Certification: MT or MLS (ASCP) preferred
• Experience: Experience preferred
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various Laboratory areas with assistance and under supervision. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel to assist with taking corrective action. Good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• 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.

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