Medical Laboratory Scientist
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science
Location:
Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit:
Rush Oak Park
Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department:
Laboratory
Work Type:
Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.
5)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule:
8 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)
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Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
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Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 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:
• 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.Additionally, must have certification, and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high- complexity clinical laboratory experience required. In lieu of a Bachelors, then an Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489 must be provided;
and with MLT or other certification; and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory
• 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
oSpeciality 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.
• 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.
Preferred
Job Qualifications:
• NA
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:
• 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.
• 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…
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