Medical Laboratory Scientist/(MLS/MLT) Microbiology

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology. The role conducts tests on patient samples using biomedical instrumentation, microscopes and computers, and reports data to physicians for diagnosis and treatment.

Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with every other weekend. Requires NAACLS MLS/MT or ASCP certification and a relevant bachelor's degree. Experience in accredited labs preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics.
• Successful completion of NAACLS-accredited MLS/MT program or ASCP certification.
• Two years of full-time lab experience in an accredited lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of tests on patient samples to detect health conditions.
• Operate biomedical instrumentation, microscopes, and computers to study samples.
• Provide data to physicians for diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Microscopy

Laboratory testing

Biomedical instrumentation

Computer data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences / chemistry / mathematics

NAACLS MLS/MT or ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation e.g. microscopes

MLT/MLS certification prep

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.

Position Overview

HSHS is seeking a MLS/MLT in Microbiology. 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. Using biomedical instrumentation, microscopes, and computers to study samples obtained from patients, the Medical Laboratory Scientist provides data to physicians and health care providers for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Position Specifics

• Department: Laboratory
• Core Function: Laboratory
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Hours- 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday, Every other weekend
• Facility: Springfield - St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• 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.

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 health care 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

• 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!
• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Vaccination Requirement

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

Contact

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