Medical Laboratory Scientist 2-28675

About the Role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Certification and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489, with MLT or other certification, and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience.
• Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
  • Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
  • Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
  • Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
  • Hematology (H) via the ASCP
  • Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
  • Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
  • Specialty in Cytometry (SCUM) via ASCP
  • Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.
• Identifies and resolves process issues affecting the laboratory's testing capabilities.
• Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating them when appropriate.
• Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency with minimal need for additional help.
• Prepares and presents a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
• Identifies and participates in process improvement projects.
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area.
• Labels and processes specimens properly.
• Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained.
• Acts as a technical resource for the testing area.
• Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation.
• Recognizes and addresses QC problems or discrepancies.
• Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Disinfects area at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens and documents the notification.
• Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
• Obtains and documents 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
• Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations, new procedure development, or special projects.
• Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
• Performs duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods, overseeing operations according to departmental guidelines.
• Reviews lab results, takes appropriate action, and recognizes critical results within defined time frames.
• Transcribes paper-generated results accurately into the Lab Information System.

Physical Demands

Able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Pay

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data.

Schedule

Shift: Shift 1 (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page.