Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Rush University Full time

**Location**:Chicago, IL

**Hospital**:RUSH University Medical Center

**Department**:RML Chemistry

**Work Type**:Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

**Shift: Shift 1**

**Work Schedule**:8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

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. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. 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:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 the ASCP
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 7 contiguous years’ laboratory related experience.

**Experience**:

- Bachelor’s Degree with certification, 24 contiguous months of laboratory related experience required.
- Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 1489 with MLT or other certification; AND 7 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 Designee

WORKING 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:
Advanced Technical Duties:

- Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.
- Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing.
- Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
- Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
- Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
- Required to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
- Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies supervisory staff when minimum inventory level is encountered.
- Serves as an educator and trainer for students and new employees.
- Recognizes when changes in the workflow are needed by adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume.
- Serves as the owner of a test or process to ensure performance excels minimum quality requirements.

Job Components

Performs Laboratory Testing

Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with mínimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures. Acts as a technical resource for the testing area.

Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance

Performs 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. Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.

Troubleshooting

Performs basic

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