Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) Microbiology

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Coverage

PTO

Retirement Benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, IL is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join our laboratory team. The role involves performing a variety of tests on patient samples and contributing to accurate clinical reporting.

Full-time position, evening shift, with a 10K sign-on bonus. Requires a Bachelor's degree with NAACLS MLS/MT or ASCP credentials and relevant lab experience; certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biological science, chemistry and mathematics coursework.
• NAACLS MLS/MT program OR ASCP certification with bachelor's + 2 years lab experience.
• Eligible for MLS/MT certification or ASCP with credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of tests on patient samples (blood, body fluids, cells, tissues).
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and quality control procedures.
• Document results and ensure accuracy for clinical decision making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry & mathematics

NAACLS MLS/MT program OR ASCP certification option

2 years lab experience

Job description

Pay Range:

$29.55 - $44.32 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join our lab team! This position is responsible for conducting a variety of tests on patient samples (blood, various body fluids, cells, and tissue, etc.) to detect the presence or absence of health conditions.

Position Specifics:

• Department: Lab
• Core Function: Laboratory
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Evening shift
• Facility: Effingham - St. Anthony's Hospital
• Location: Effingham, IL

10K Sign on Bonus

Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) program OR Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and bachelor's degree with 2 years full time lab experience in an accredited lab.

Experience Qualifications Experience in an accredited lab is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as:- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)- National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)- American Medical Technologies (AMT)- Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) - or other laboratory certifying agency is required. Colleagues hired prior to January 1, 2020 are exempt from this requirement.

Certification must be received within 180 days of hire.Physician Enterprise: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification is preferred.

Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits:

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

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These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment dec