Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist - Immunology

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay premium

Incentive pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account

Retirement with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist - Immunology for a full-time, day-shift position at Evanston Hospital. You will perform clinical microbiology tests, maintain multiplex instrumentation, and ensure accuracy of diagnostic results.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Associate degree with CLIA qualification, MT/MLS certification preferred, and relevant experience including leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with the required courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• Certification: MT or MLS (ASCP) preferred
• Experience: Internal MT/MLS candidate requires 3 years total with 1 year at Senior Lab Associate level; external MT/MLS 6 years with 2 years in supervisory/technical role; external MLT 8 years with 2 in supervisory/technical role.
• Unique skills: problem solving in Microbiology, good communication and organization, leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Perform various clinical microbiology tests in one or more sections to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and calibrate multiplex instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy of results.
• Resolve interdepartmental problems related to laboratory areas.
• Identify problems that may affect performance and notify supervisors when appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with others and communicate effectively.
• Oversee operations of a laboratory discipline including QC, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, supplies and staff competencies.
• Rotate through at least three areas of the Clinical Lab performing routine and special procedures.

Skills

Clinical microbiology knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Job description

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 - Immunology
• 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 performanceCareer 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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