Medical Laboratory Scientist; MLS; Blood Bank

Hourly Pay Range

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Blood Bank
• Location:
  
  Northwest Community Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time, 32 hours
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, 4 days a week, rotating weekends and holidays

Performs high complexity and moderate (if applicable) complexity testing accurately and efficiently. Follows lab procedures carefully.
Receives blood and other patient specimens. Accurately labels, numbers, and routes specimens and their associated paperwork and computer records.
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.
Maintains operational level of equipment, cleans when needed, and reports all malfunctioning equipment to team facilitator; performs and records maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting.
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.
Updates knowledge of hospital and laboratory information system hardware and software as needed to perform assigned duties; troubleshoots and communicates problems to supervisor.
Follows all security procedures concerning confidential patient information, both written and computerized.
Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.
Participates in teaching of students and other health professionals as required.
Assumes a supervisory role in appropriate situations or when staffing needs warrant it. Assists in training new employees.
Communicates problems and suggestions for improvements to section supervisor.
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending continuing education classes, seminars, and by reading professional journals.
Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

• License: N/A

• Certification:
  Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year MT/MLS Blood Bank experience in a hospital clinical laboratory.

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park,…