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Rush University Medical Center

Medical Laboratory Scientist 1-11809

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Rush University Medical Center Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Chemistry

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour Summary

This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Other Information

Education: bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489. Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP Chemistry (C) via the ASCP Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP Hematology (H) via the ASCP Microbiology (M) via the ASCP Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous years’ laboratory related experience. Experience

Bachelor’s Degree with certification, no previous experience required. Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 1489, AND MLT or other certification, AND 5 contiguous years of laboratory related experience required. Responsibilities

Performs Laboratory Testing

Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance

Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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