Medical Laboratory Scientist 1

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: RML General Microbiology Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1. 0) Shift: Shift 2 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Effective March 27, 2025, there will be a $6K sign-on bonus for this Full Time Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 - Certified, 2nd Shift role Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 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. 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: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.Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency 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 ASCP---Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous years' laboratory related experience.Experience: ---Bachelor's Degree with certification, no previous experience required.---Associate's degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 1489, AND MLT or other certification, AND 5 contiguous years of laboratory related experience required. Affective behavior: Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center.REPORTS TO:Laboratory Supervisor or DesigneeWORKING CONDITIONS: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.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. Responsibilities:Performs Laboratory TestingUtilizes 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.Quality Control and Preventative MaintenancePerforms 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 problem. Notifies appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.TroubleshootingPerforms 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 seeks out that help.Organization of Work AreaKeeps the work area neat, clean, organized, and always stocked. Disinfects area at the beginning and end of each shift. Specimen Acceptability Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.Turnaround Time ExpectationsMeets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.Time ManagementUtilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.Continuing EducationRequired to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Special ProjectsAccepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects. Tech-in-ChargeMay perform the duties of the tech-in- charge for specified periods of time. Oversee operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example a supervisor or director, and does so.Report Reviewing and Results ReportingReviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper generated results and transcribes accurately into the Lab Information System. Additional Job ComponentsAdditional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Disclaimer: We reserve the right to end this bonus at any time. This bonus will be reviewed monthly to ensure there is still a need. Once the bonus is determined to no longer be needed, the requisitions will be updated to no longer reflect those bonuses. -You must maintain active Full-Time or Part Time employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Rush for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire. If you are unable to satisfy the 12-month minimum requirement and voluntarily terminate without "good reason" (e.g., a departmental reorganization, or a reduction of duties), you are responsible for the full repayment of the sign-on bonus upon termination. - Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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