Medical Laboratory Scientist ; send outs

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (send outs)
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 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (7:00AM - 3:30PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 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:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 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:
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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; no previous experience required.
• Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section): oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT) oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP oChemistry (C) via the ASCP oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP oHematology (H) via the ASCP oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP oSpecialty in Cytometry (SCUM) via ASCP oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI oMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.

• 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.
• 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)
• Affective behavior:
Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center. Responsibilities:
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
• Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must…