Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client's healthcare facility in Schaumburg IL. This is a 13 weeks contract role (with high possibility of extension or conversion) offering a great opportunity for experience to excel in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record maintenance
• Analyze patient specimens using approved testing procedures and department SOPs
• Review and release laboratory test results accurately
• Perform and document quality control activities
• Perform instrument and procedural calibrations and document required maintenance
• Identify issues that may affect test performance or result reporting and take appropriate corrective action
• Notify the senior technologist or supervisor of problems when necessary
• Document corrective actions when testing systems deviate from established performance specifications
• Follow procedures for reporting STAT and critical results to clients
• Maintain complete and accurate records of testing performed on-site
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly dated, including receipt, expiration, and opening dates when applicable

Requirements

• Education: One of the following educational backgrounds is required/preferred based on applicable laboratory qualification standards:
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology
  • Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
  • Previously qualified as a Technologist under applicable CLIA requirements
• License(s) / Certification(s): National certification or eligibility for certification as an MT/MLS/MLT through a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT is expected; Illinois state licensure/credentials are required as applicable.
• Years of experience: 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with high-complexity testing preferred.

Skills

• Candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology should have a minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)-retirement savings
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Pay

Pay Range: $28 to $32/hour* *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Schedule

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM-2:30 AM (2nd shift)