Medical Technologist (MLS)

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

On-call incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time position covers 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with rotating weekends/holidays, performing routine and specialty laboratory testing and ensuring accurate reporting of results.

The MLS must have a CLS/MT degree, ASCP certification, and at least one year of high/moderate complexity testing experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
• Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience in high/moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special lab tests and record results; evaluate results including abnormal findings.
• Ensure accuracy of results and notify when appropriate.
• Calibrate, maintain and repair instruments; document actions.
• Review quality control and QA, and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform proficiency testing and specialty testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors/Associate in CLS or MT

ASCP MLS/MT certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $30.46 - $45.69

Position Highlights

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Location: Northwest Community Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do

• Responsible for accurately performs routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and records their results; evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results which require notification, documentation, and/or verification.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including chemistry, hematology, coagulation.
• Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.

What you will need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree/ Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from and accredited
• License: Certification: Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one years of laboratory experience in high/Moderate complexity testing.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: 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 she/he takes corrective action or notifies appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and inspire their cooperation.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• 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.

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.