Microbiology Medical Lab Scientist

About the role

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of patient care by performing laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a "clinical" laboratory setting through education or work experience required.
• Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
• Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates the results of quality control testing and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality of patient testing.
• Participates in the validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet the changing health care needs of our patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Specific Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry
• Licensure/Certifications: Preferred Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent
• Other: Laboratory certification required (ASCP or HEW)

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent

Skills

• Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a "clinical" laboratory setting through education or work experience

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Daily Pay now Available
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday thru Friday 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays