Rush University Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1-22489
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
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 - 3:30PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This role requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. It exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Qualifications Education and Certification
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 a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable Credentials (vary by laboratory section): MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), BB (ASCP), Chemistry (ASCP), Cytogenetics (ASCP), Cytotechnologist (ASCP), Hematology (ASCP), Microbiology (ASCP), Molecular Biology (ASCP), Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) (ASCP), Technologist in HLA (CHT) (ACHI), MLT (AACC or ASCP) with a minimum of 5 contiguous years of high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience: Bachelor’s degree with certification; no previous experience required. Some roles may require 5 contiguous years of experience or more depending on the laboratory section.
Clia Qualification and Physical Demands
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing per CLIA requirements.
Able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs. Works in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
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. All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance: performs QC procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation; recognizes QC problems and notifies the supervisor or designee according to procedures.
Troubleshooting: basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance; documents action and notifies appropriate personnel.
Time Management: uses time effectively, seeks additional duties when shift tasks are complete, and adheres to breaks and lunch times.
Continuing Education: required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects: participates in method evaluations, new procedure development, training of staff and students; identifies process improvements.
Tech-in-Charge: may perform duties of tech-in-charge during specified periods; oversees operations per departmental guidelines.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting: reviews lab results, calls out critical results within defined timeframes, and transcribes results into the Lab Information System.
Turnaround Time: meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift.
Specimen Acceptability: accepts only appropriate specimens and notifies appropriate personnel if re-draws are needed.
Organization of Work Area: maintains a neat, clean, organized, and stocked work area; disinfects at the start and end of each shift.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity 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.
References to external postings, city specifics, or sign-on bonuses have been removed to maintain a concise, job-focused description.
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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 - 3:30PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This role requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. It exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Qualifications Education and Certification
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 a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable Credentials (vary by laboratory section): MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), BB (ASCP), Chemistry (ASCP), Cytogenetics (ASCP), Cytotechnologist (ASCP), Hematology (ASCP), Microbiology (ASCP), Molecular Biology (ASCP), Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) (ASCP), Technologist in HLA (CHT) (ACHI), MLT (AACC or ASCP) with a minimum of 5 contiguous years of high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience: Bachelor’s degree with certification; no previous experience required. Some roles may require 5 contiguous years of experience or more depending on the laboratory section.
Clia Qualification and Physical Demands
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing per CLIA requirements.
Able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs. Works in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
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. All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance: performs QC procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation; recognizes QC problems and notifies the supervisor or designee according to procedures.
Troubleshooting: basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance; documents action and notifies appropriate personnel.
Time Management: uses time effectively, seeks additional duties when shift tasks are complete, and adheres to breaks and lunch times.
Continuing Education: required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects: participates in method evaluations, new procedure development, training of staff and students; identifies process improvements.
Tech-in-Charge: may perform duties of tech-in-charge during specified periods; oversees operations per departmental guidelines.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting: reviews lab results, calls out critical results within defined timeframes, and transcribes results into the Lab Information System.
Turnaround Time: meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift.
Specimen Acceptability: accepts only appropriate specimens and notifies appropriate personnel if re-draws are needed.
Organization of Work Area: maintains a neat, clean, organized, and stocked work area; disinfects at the start and end of each shift.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity 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.
References to external postings, city specifics, or sign-on bonuses have been removed to maintain a concise, job-focused description.
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