Rush University Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1-23080
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Medical Laboratory Scientist 1-23080
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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 2 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM) Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 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. 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.
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 a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
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
Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory 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 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
Clia Qualification For Testing Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in 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, and 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.
Troubleshooting – performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
Time Management – utilizes time effectively, seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete, completes work without incurring overtime, and adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education – required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects – accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
Tech-in-Charge – may perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods, oversees operations according to departmental guidelines, and defers issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting – reviews lab results as required, takes appropriate action before verification and release, recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames.
Turnaround Time Expectations – meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift, and monitors the pending list periodically.
Specimen Acceptability – accepts no inappropriate specimens, notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again, and documents the notification.
Organization of Work Area – keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well‑stocked at all times, and disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Laboratory Scientist 1-23080
role at
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 2 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM) Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 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. 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.
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 a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
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
Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory 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 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
Clia Qualification For Testing Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in 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, and 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.
Troubleshooting – performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
Time Management – utilizes time effectively, seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete, completes work without incurring overtime, and adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education – required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects – accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
Tech-in-Charge – may perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods, oversees operations according to departmental guidelines, and defers issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting – reviews lab results as required, takes appropriate action before verification and release, recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames.
Turnaround Time Expectations – meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift, and monitors the pending list periodically.
Specimen Acceptability – accepts no inappropriate specimens, notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again, and documents the notification.
Organization of Work Area – keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well‑stocked at all times, and disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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