Medical Laboratory Scientist
UW Health SwedishAmerican · Belvidere, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
About the role
Work Schedule: 90% FTE, 7am - 7:30pm, 3 days a week. Rotating weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic testing in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of test results.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to interpret test results and develop treatment plans.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and safety procedures.
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
- Preferred: Master's Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience.
- Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or similar agency preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
- Preferred: Master's Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience.
- Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or similar agency preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance.
- Annual wellness reimbursement.
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids.
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Absent career growth opportunities to nurture professional development.
- Strong shared governance structure.
- Commitment to employee voice.
Pay
- Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential, Overtime, On-call pay.
Schedule
- Work Schedule: 90% FTE, 7am - 7:30pm, 3 days a week. Rotating weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance.
- Annual wellness reimbursement.
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids.
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Absent career growth opportunities to nurture professional development.
- Strong shared governance structure.
- Commitment to employee voice.