Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Senior - Special Coag

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Key Responsibilities

1. Overseeing clinical laboratory tests in the immunology area. This includes instrument ownership and quality assurance oversight for day-to-day operations.

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$33.24 - $49.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Senior - Special Coag
Location: Evanston Hospital
Status: Full time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

Responsibilities

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1. Overseeing clinical laboratory tests in the immunology area. This includes instrument ownership and quality assurance oversight for day-to-day operations.

→Contributing to the creation and reviewing of laboratory policies and procedures.

3. Maintaining detailed records of laboratory procedures and results.

4. Providing training, orientation, and ongoing education to laboratory staff.

5. Fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the department.

6. Supporting the team in staying current with best practices and industry developments.

→Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation. Special Coagulation, Immunology Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry testing are performed on the day shift.
→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 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.
→Reads emails and responds in a timely manner.
→Other projects or duties as assigned.

→Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry
→Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
→Experience: 5+ years as MLS with progressive quality and troubleshooting expertise.
→Unique or Preferred Skills: Immunology, Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Body Fluids and Coagulation