Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead

Position Highlights

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Location: Swedish Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What You Will Do

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols
• Aids in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Aids Supervisor in managing Fiscal oversight for area of responsibility
• Aids “Technical Supervisor” and Supervisor in the oversight of Technical and Quality Assurance for area of responsibility.
• Might aid supervisor, manager, or director in developing and implementing protocols for validation of new procedures/methods and equipment.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times. Might assist in Operation Support.

What You Will Need

• Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in either Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS, MT, CLS) or equivalent.
• Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of previous Medical Laboratory experience required.

Unique or Preferred Skills

n/a

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About the Role

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Endeavor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.