Lab Tech (MLT or MLS)

North Shore Health has a fulltime position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS).  We also have several openings for Casual Lab Techs. This is a generalist position that includes testing in all areas of the lab: Hematology Coagulation Urinalysis Serology Chemistry Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are: phlebotomy specimen processing clerical and technical tasks continuing education competency training and other lab responsibilities as needed.

We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments.  Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts as well as a rotation of on-call hours weekends and holidays.  This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility.  Applicants must be reliable self-motivated able to work both independently and as a team have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills and also demonstrate quality efficiency and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE: Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associates Degree Program. Typically includes a minimum of 16 weeks of hands on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting. Internship must include General Transfusion Medicine and Microbiology laboratory experience.
EDUCATION: Associates Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent from an accredited institution. An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M section 493.1489) may be considered with the approval of the Laboratory Medical Director.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine and two (2) years experience in Microbiology.

EDUCATION:  Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist or an Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician which includes a med tech internship from an accredited medical technology program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Additional Information :

Full-time benefit package includes PERA Retirement Health Insurance  Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Flexible Spending Account and Educational Opportunities

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range is $26.77 to $44.23 per hour

Full benefits package including PERA Health Insurance Life Insurance PTO 8 Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Long Term Disability and Educational Opportunities.

EOE

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time