Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Benefits Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Location 120 N OAK ST, HINSDALE, Illinois, 60521 Schedule: Full Time Day (6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday to Friday) Job Description Up to a $7,500 Sign on Bonus Available Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training. Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities. Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned. Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times. Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities. Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings. Education Bachelor's [Required] Field of Study in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Required Work Experience 2+ years of technical experience [Required] Licenses and Certifications MLS or MT credentialed by ASCP, AAB or AMT required Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $31.03 - $57.72 EEO Statement This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr AdventHealth