at NorthShore University Health System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Location: Arlington Heights, I
Full Time
Hours: Days, Rotating Weekend
What you will need:
1.Current MT(ASCP)certificationorequivalent with a Bachelor's degree inClinical Laboratory Science.
2. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of routine and special laboratory tests and the equipment used.
3. Meet requirements to perform high complexity testing as defined by federal licensing guidelines (CLIA) and accrediting agencies (TJC, CAP).
4. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians and hospital staff.
5. The organizational skills necessary to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and complete work efficiently.
6. The ability to work independently without supervision.
7. The ability to adhere to precise procedures and standards with a high degree of accuracy in observing, recording, and transmitting data.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Reporting to the Laboratory Director with accountability to the Laboratory Supervisor and Manager, the Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures to provide physicians and pathologists with information to assist in the diagnosis and/or treatment of medical disorders; performs related clerical and service duties.
The Medical Technologist is responsible for the performance of laboratory tests that require the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility. This includes the performance of tests defined under CLIA '88 as high complexity tests. Medical Technologists are to be knowledgeable in the technical areas to which they are assigned and is expected to resolve technical equipment and procedural problems to completion.
1. Performs high complexity and moderate (if applicable) complexity testing accurately and efficiently. Follows lab procedures carefully.
2. Receives blood and other patient specimens. Accurately labels, numbers, and routes specimens and their associated paperwork and computer records.
3. Performs laboratory procedures as assigned by the Supervisor; accurately performs routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and records their results; evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results which require notification, documentation, and/or verification.
4. Maintains operational level of equipment, cleans when needed, and reports all malfunctioning equipment to team facilitator; performs and records maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting.
5. Performs test procedures on quality control specimens, records their results, takes corrective action when indicated, and notifies supervisor when results are out of control; participates in quality assurance programs.
6. Updates knowledge of hospital and laboratory information system hardware and software as needed to perform assigned duties; troubleshoots and communicates problems to supervisor.
7. Follows all security procedures concerning confidential patient information, both written and computerized.
8. Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.
9. Participates in teaching of students and other health professionals as required.
10. Assumes a supervisory role in appropriate situations or when staffing needs warrant it. Assists in training new employees.
11. Communicates problems and suggestions for improvements to section supervisor.
12. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending continuing education classes, seminars, and by reading professional journals.
13. May perform chain of custody drug screen collections and/or breath alcohol analysis to include analysis and completion of forms according to regulatory guidelines.
14. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. May require frequent lifting or moving of average weight material, or occasional lifting of moving heavy weight material.
2. The flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental and visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Continuous risk of exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals and solutions.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.