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 AvailableCompetitive Shift Differentials Career DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementParticipation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program403(b) with Employer MatchOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Referral RewardsPerks Program

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule

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