Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist

Edward Elmhurst Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health's Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist to join our care team.

You will solve technical problems across laboratory areas, identify issues affecting test performance, and communicate effectively with the team. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification; ongoing active certification preferred.
• Three+ years MT/MLS experience; supervisory/technical resource experience preferred for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical and interdepartmental problems across laboratory areas.
• Identify issues that may affect test performance or reporting; take corrective action.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organization, and leadership; work with supervision as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical SpecialistApplylocations: GBH Glenbrook Hospital Glenviewtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R45618**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) - Technical Specialist* Location: Glenbrook Hospital* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time* Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays**What you will do:*** 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 taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel.* Demonstrated effective communication and organization skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others, proven initiative and above average job performance.* Willingness to assume additional responsibilities of a technical or administrative nature.* Ability to work independently and efficiently in a highly organized manner with particular attention to detail.* Demonstrated leadership skills. Work closely with Supervisor/Manager.**What you will need:*** Education: Bachelor’s or Associate's degree and the requisite courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.* Certification: MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Ongoing active certification is strongly preferred.* Experience: Internal MT/MLS Candidate: Three (3) years of experience including one (1) year at the Senior Lab Associate level at NorthShore. Internal MLT Candidate: Three (3) years of experience as an MT, including one (1) year at the Senior Lab Associate level at NorthShore. External MT/MLS Candidate: Six (6) years experience including two (2) years in a supervisory/technical resource position. External MLT Candidate: Eight (8) years of experience in a healthcare setting of comparable complexity, including two (2) years in a supervisory/technical resource position.* Unique or Preferred Skills: Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel. Demonstrated effective communication and organization skills**Benefits:*** 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.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.