MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

About the role

Under appropriate supervision, exercises independent judgment and technical expertise as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by performing tasks and testing of high complexity in all areas including Point of Care Testing (POCT), Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Hematology Immunology or elsewhere within the Department of Pathology. Provides technical guidance, training and direction to co-worker's supervisor and administrative staff as to a strategy for operating the laboratory at optimal levels.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly responsible, difficult and complex procedures in all laboratory sections, under the general direction.
• Participates in the general oversight, training and coordination of MLS, Laboratory Technicians and other support staff in laboratory procedures and tasks requiring from a basic to a high degree of expertise.
• Serves as primary person to demonstrate the correct and proper way to execute a number of regular and specialized tasks and provides theoretical and technical interpretation relative to the principles and concepts involved.
• Helps develop and explain reports, manuals and other documents as needed.
• Confers and consults regularly with supervisor to help establish criteria standards and measures of technical proficiency for the laboratory unit in compliance with management directives, professional standards, and government or other regulatory agency rules and guidelines.
• Aids in the development and incorporation of new methods, approaches and procedures for the unit.
• Affirms responsibility for one or more areas with respect to testing, performing and monitoring compliance with governmental or other regulatory standards.
• Helps run, review and manage quality controls.
• Aids in the development and evaluation of new laboratory programs and methods and makes recommendations in connection therewith.
• Participates and assists with blood drawing, budget and laboratory cost analysis and other administrative tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview).
  • Must qualify as a Medical Technologist by the Illinois Clinical Laboratories Code and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) (Must Provide Proof at Time of Interview).
  • Must have national certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT) or General Supervisor (GS) (Must Provide Proof at Time of Interview).
  • One (1) year post certification experience in any two (2) laboratory sections is required.
  • Must be able to work efficiently using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts including alternating weekends.

  Qualifications

  • Proficiency in the performance, analysis and verification of specialized and highly complex laboratory tests and procedures requiring a thorough and extensive knowledge of concepts, principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma Methodology and application for process improvements.
  • Knowledge of specific tasks and procedures sufficient to effectively provide testimony or other expert opinion and discussion as may be required under a variety of circumstances.
  • Knowledgeable in governmental and other regulatory requirements applicable for clinical laboratory.
  • Ability to assist at a highly responsible level with preparations for CLIA and other inspections and in meeting prescribed standards associated therewith.
  • Skill in management of patient and laboratory related data, records and information through the use of laboratory information systems or other PC technology as required.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPPAA requirements.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands: functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

  Skills

  • Proficiency in the performance, analysis and verification of specialized and highly complex laboratory tests and procedures requiring a thorough and extensive knowledge of concepts, principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma Methodology and application for process improvements.
  • Knowledge of specific tasks and procedures sufficient to effectively provide testimony or other expert opinion and discussion as may be required under a variety of circumstances.
  • Knowledgeable in governmental and other regulatory requirements applicable for clinical laboratory.
  • Ability to assist at a highly responsible level with preparations for CLIA and other inspections and in meeting prescribed standards associated therewith.
  • Skill in management of patient and laboratory related data, records and information through the use of laboratory information systems or other PC technology as required.

  Benefits

  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  Basic Term Life Insurance
  Pension Plan
  Deferred Compensation Program
  Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

  Pay

  Pay Range: $36.843 - $44.377 Hourly Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal.

  Schedule

  Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

  Union

  Union: SEIU 73