Medical Laboratory Scientist; MLS - Core Lab

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core Lab

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Hourly Pay Range
$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Core Lab
• Location:
  
  Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

• Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation;
  Special Coagulation, Immunology, Bone Marrow, and Flow Cytometry testing on the day shift.
• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members, instructing and encouraging coworkers to treat patients and customers courteously.
• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results; documents this notification per established protocols.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols, records QC appropriately, and takes corrective action when QC is outside guidelines; documents corrective action taken.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols; maintains competencies in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results; notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in‑services, lab meetings and committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment using required PPE and protective devices; handles biohazardous materials and chemicals per protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and meets established turnaround times.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments and may cross‑train into other areas as needed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry.
• Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Any.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Body Fluids, Coagulation.

• 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. With over 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians, we deliver transformative patient experiences across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect, and empathy. EOE:
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