PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Technologist

MASON DISTRICT HOSPITAL; Havana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL seeks a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Technologist to assist with specimen collection, labeling, processing and performing CAP/CLIA-waived tests. The role supports lab operations and patient care with a blend of routine and unpredictable duties.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, quality control, data interpretation, and test result verification, with potential supervisory duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with MLS degree preferred.
• Certified or eligible for certification by ASCP or equivalent organization.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain lab equipment, perform venipuncture/arterial punctures, and conduct quality control checks.
• Record and report results accurately; ensure proper data interpretation.
• Act in a supervisory role or as Section Head when assigned; maintain manuals and inventory.
• Adjust schedules and respond to emergencies with good judgment.
• Provide patient care knowledge and age-appropriate care practices across the lifespan.
• Participate in continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year) and in-service training.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Supervisory Skills

Adaptability

Patient Care Knowledge

Professional Development

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

MLS degree preferred

ASCP certification or eligible

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LIS systems

Microsoft Office 365

Trubridge CPSI Evident

Job description

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PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Technologist

Laboratory AS NEEDED Professional Havana, IL, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $39.23 Hourly

Title of Job: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Technologist

Status/FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services

Date: April 2025

Primary Function:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for specimen collection, labeling, processing, and performing CAP/CLIA-waived tests to support lab operations. This advanced role plays a critical role in patient care, supporting physicians, and combines routine responsibilities with occasional unpredictability. Key duties include specimen preparation, a range of analytical testing (waived to highly complex), equipment maintenance, quality control, data interpretation, and test result verification. Technologists must demonstrate technical proficiency, independent decision-making, effective communication, and strong organizational skills while working collaboratively to provide quality healthcare to the community.

Responsibilities:

• The Laboratory Technologist is a generalist that must be proficient in performing all routine and specialized lab procedures including chemical, microscopic, hematological (including blood banking), bacteriological testing, and using any lab instrumentation. Key responsibilities include:
• Technical Proficiency:Operate and maintain lab equipment, conduct venipuncture/arterial punctures, perform quality control checks, and accurately record and report results.
• Supervisory Skills: Act in a supervisory role or as Section Head when assigned, maintaining procedure manuals, instrument upkeep, inventory, staff competency documentation, and training.
• Adaptability:Respond positively to changes, adjust schedules (working hours and occasional night shifts) and assignments as needed, and handle emergencies with sound judgment.
• Patient Care Knowledge: Understand and apply age-specific care practices across the patient lifespan.
• Professional Development:Participate in continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year) and in-service training.
• Collaboration:Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, interact positively with staff and other departments, and uphold hospital policies.
• Attention to Detail:Accurately identify blood cells, bacteria, and urinary sediments under a microscope, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, technical knowledge, decision-making ability, and the capacity to teach others while maintaining high standards of patient care and lab operation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with integrity.
• Computer skills necessary to use hospital LIS, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and Trubridge(CPSI/Evident).
• The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive; other duties/activities may be required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with MLS degree preferred.
• Certified or eligible for certification by ASCP or equivalent organization
• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• The ability to assume responsibilities and work independently with minimum supervision is required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This role requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, reaching, crouching, and kneeling. Employees must be able to lift both light and heavy objects and patients. Employees must be able to operate tools or equipment as part of their duties. Work typically occurs in an office setting but may also take place in the Emergency Room, exposing the employee to noise, dirt, dust, grease, machinery, and infectious agents. Visual demands include close vision, color differentiation, and use of the sense of smell.

a. Standing 30%
b. Walking 20%

d. Carrying Same as above

e. Pushing Same as above

f. Pulling Same as above

Other that may occur:
g. Lifting 150 pounds; one half the weight of a 200-pound patient and a 100