Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth means being part of a community dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ. We value each person's wholeness and strive to uplift them through comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.
• Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.
• Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.

Requirements

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned.
• Fulfills the following educational requirements:
• Bachelor's [Required] in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR
• Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing.
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• Knowledge and ability to follow and ensure adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protect confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical lab experience [Preferred]
• MLS or MT credentialed by ASCP, AAB or AMT required

Skills

• Follows and ensures adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Works independently and adapts to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Maintains equipment/records and performs quality assessment activities.
• Trains and educates new staff in medical laboratory settings.

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits.

Pay

$28.21 - $52.47

Schedule

Part time Shift Night (United States of America)

Contact Information

Address: 120 N OAK ST, HINSDALE, IL 60521