Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Per Diem

Swh Swedish Hospital Chicagomid

Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Scientist

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Key Responsibilities

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

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Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Scientist

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Per Diem
Location: Swedish Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

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→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 in Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.
→Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
→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.
→Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
→Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
→Maintains knowledge level consistent with the changes within the healthcare environment.
→Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
→Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
→Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
→Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
→Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures to comply with safety, environmental and infection control standards.
→Notifies the appropriate Laboratory section Lead Technologist / Supervisor / Manager / Director or designee when stock supplies are low.
→Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
→May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.

→Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent
→Certification: MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent is required
→Experience: Experience in clinical laboratory preferred.

Unique or Preferred Skills: Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, computer), independent decision making and organizational skills, and be detail-oriented