Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist -Coagulation

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

HSA options

Retirement match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist in Coagulation. This full-time position focuses on performing coagulation and related microbiology tests under supervision.

You will calibrate equipment, maintain quality controls, resolve interdepartmental issues, and rotate through multiple lab areas. Education must meet CLIA requirements; MT/MLS (ASCP) certification is preferred, with several years of experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree and CLIA testing requirements.
• MT or MLS (ASCP) preferred.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings with leadership potential.

Responsabilités

• Perform clinical microbiology tests in laboratory sections to assist diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and calibrate multiplex instrumentation to ensure accurate results.
• Routinely resolve technical/interdepartmental problems and communicate findings.
• Identify issues affecting test performance and take corrective actions.
• Work cooperatively with others and demonstrate strong communication and organization.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Outils

Multiplex instrumentation

Description du poste

Hourly Pay Range:

$35.85 - $55.57 - 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 -Coagulation
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Status: Full Time
• 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.

• Responsible for the operations of a laboratory discipline including, but not limited to: technical and all regulatory, method evaluation, QC, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, supplies and inventory, and staff competencies.
• Perform a variety of routine and special Laboratory procedures as authorized by the Manager or Director including rotation through at least three (3) areas of the Clinical Lab.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree and the required courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• Certification: MT or MLS (ASCP) 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: Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to Microbiology. 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 success in undertaking additional responsibilities and bringing them to fruition. Proven ability to work cooperatively with others and inspire their cooperation. Demonstrated leadership 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 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.

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