Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Hourly Pay Range:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
• Position:
• Location: [City, IL]
• Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
• Required Travel:

• Inoculates, cultivates and assists in identifying bacterial and other microorganisms found in body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, or autopsy and surgical specimens. Performs various bacteriological, mycological, immunological, and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.
• Reviews test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decision about releasing those results. Notifies supervisor or pathologist if necessary.
• Performs routine and advanced maintenance procedures on all instrumentation they operate, according to schedule and procedure and documents appropriately.
• Assists with the education and training of MT/MLT students, Fellows or Residents when assigned by Supervisor/Manager or Director.
• May perform chain of custody drug screen collections and/or breath alcohol analysis to include analysis and completion of forms according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.

• Associates Degree Medical Technology Required
• 4 Years experience in a comparable healthcare setting of moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate preferred.
• 2 Years experience within the company performing moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate required.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Required

• 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
• Community Involvement Opportunities