Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Lead

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead
• Location: 3060 Salt Creek Cancer Treatment Center Arlington Heights IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30p

What you will do:

-Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry Hematology Urinalysis Coagulation testing are performed at Salt Creek Cancer Treatment Center.

-Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses physicians visitors vendors etc.) courteously.

-Performs patient tests manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment reagents and/or test methodologies.

-Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.

-Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken. Performs new assays validations Correlation and Linearity.

-Performs instrument checks maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols. Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.

-Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary. Participates in continuing education programs in-services lab meetings and various committees. Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.

-Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.

-Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments. Performs computer functions efficiently manages workload and established turnaround times.

-Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students. May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing. -Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelors degree/ Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from and accredited.
• Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
• Experience: 5 Years
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Chemistry Hematology UA Body Fluids Coagulation

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift on call holiday and more based on an employees 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 25000 team members and more than 6000 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 Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit .

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