Medical Lab Cl

Hourly Pay Range:

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Per Diem

Northwest Community Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem

Hours: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies in Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.

Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.

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.

Documents this notification per established protocols.

Maintains knowledge level consistent with the changes within the healthcare environment.

Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.

Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.

Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures to comply with safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Notifies the appropriate Laboratory section Lead Technologist / Supervisor / Manager / Director or designee when stock supplies are low.

Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.

May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent

Experience in clinical laboratory preferred.

Unique or Preferred Skills: Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, computer), independent decision making and organizational skills, and be detail-oriented.

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

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. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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