Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
Location:

Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department: RAB Lab
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1.
0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (9:00AM - 5:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (
Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, 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 position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. 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:
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):

• 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

• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP

• Technologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 7 contiguous year's laboratory-related experience.

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with certification, and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.

• Associate's degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489; and with MLT or other certification; and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.
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:
Advanced Technical Duties:

• Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.

• Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing

• Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.

• Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.

• Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.

• Required to identify and participate in process improvement projects.

• Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies supervisory staff when minimum inventory level is encountered.

• Serves as an educator and trainer for students and new employees

• Recognizes when changes in the workflow are needed by adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume

• Serves as the owner…