Medical Laboratory Scientist-Full-time Days

Medical Laboratory Scientist-Full-time Days at Northwestern Medicine

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position located in the Point of Care testing area at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical responsibilities:
• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
• Verifies order where necessary
• Verifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol.
• Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
• Verifies with physicians and/or nurses prior to laboratory information system (LIS) order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders.
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens:
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section,following established written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Maintains test system integrity:
• Performs preventive maintenance on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion according to defined schedule.
• Verifies reagents and supplies meet defined acceptability criteria upon receipt and prior to use; takes action to ensure unacceptable items are removed from use.
• Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies senior staff when minimum inventory level is encountered.
• Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance.
• Evaluates QC results and takes necessary corrective actions according to established protocol.
• Performs specimen preparation:
• Performs any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols (e.g., microbiology plating, cell cultures, filtering, extraction, separation, elution, absorption, etc.)
• Transfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs
• Performs tests:
• Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times (TAT).
• Recognizes the need for and follows any age-specific protocols
• Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous series of tests when needed or adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume.
• Monitors daily workflow and priorities to assure meeting service levels.
• Performs technical review and interpretation:
• Reviews results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined test system
• Evaluates test results/reactions and provides accurate interpretations as appropriate to include correlation with, and integration of, other patient data as necessary.
• Performs visual interpretation/identifications as appropriate.
• Recognizes unusual test results/interpretations and completes indicated reflex testing or other follow-up actions.
• Follows established notification protocols for critical values, phone/fax/e-mail results requests, abnormalities.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems:
• Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective actions
• Recognizes when unresolved problems need to be escalated and takes necessary follow-up action.
• Prints pending logs and follows-up to ensure pending tests are completed or cancelled when appropriate.
• Post-test specimen storage:
• Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, tissues, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration.
• Retrieves specimen and related materials when needed
• Post-analytical responsibilities:
• Performs all aspects of the post-analytical workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames, specimens are retained appropriately, test results and/or current status are available upon inquiry, and billed charges are correct for testing performed.
• Verifies and reports results:
• Verifies results according to procedure.
• Performs computer functions necessary for releasing results.
• Generates written reports according to established protocol.
• Reviews electronic or printed reports when applicable, recognizes problems and escalates according to protocol.
• Amends reports:
• Corrects erroneous reports and amends reports according to procedure
• Responds to inquiries:
• Responds to requests for information according to established protocol for confidentiality and release of information
• Recognizes when unresolved inquiries need to be escalated and takes action
• Stores documents and records:
• Stores documents and records according to established protocol.
• Charge capture/billing:
• Performs billing and/or enter credits for tests and services when applicable.
• Recognizes billing problems and escalates accordingly
• Universal responsibilities:
• Ensures quality of operations:
• Follows written standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Operates instruments/equipment according to protocol.
• Uses computers according to established protocol; follows downtime procedures as required.
• Performs required quality system responsibilities
• Meets proficiency and competency standards of the department.
• Participates in the training of new employees and students
• Performs operational review of new SOPs.
• Participates in new test development, validations and implementation.
• Attends at least one personal development session per year
• Performs other duties as assigned, or as needed, to ensure continued quality operations
• Ensures safety of operations:
• Follows all required safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for tasks performed.
• Maintains cleans and organized work area
• Provides service excellence:
• Answers telephone when needed, using NM telephone etiquette
• Maintains patient confidentiality including protected health information (PHI)
• Assists patients, visitors and other contacts whenever need occurs

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification examination.
• License/Certification and Regulatory Agency
• General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible or
• Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist-Full-time Days

Location Winfield, Illinois Business Unit Central DuPage Hospital Job REQID 207921 Job Function Laboratory Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-Time Apply Now

The salary range for this position is $31.24 - $43.74 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position located in the Point of Care testing area at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical responsibilities:
• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
• Verifies order where necessary
• Verifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol.
• Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
• Verifies with physicians and/or nurses prior to laboratory information system (LIS) order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders.
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens:
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section,following established written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Maintains test system integrity:
• Performs preventive maintenance on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion according to defined schedule.
• Verifies reagents and supplies meet defined acceptability criteria upon receipt and prior to use; takes action to ensure unacceptable items are removed from use.
• Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies senior staff when minimum inventory level is encountered.
• Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance.
• Evaluates QC results and takes necessary corrective actions according to established protocol.
• Performs specimen preparation:
• Performs any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols (e.g., microbiology plating, cell cultures, filtering, extraction, separation, elution, absorption, etc.)
• Transfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs
• Performs tests:
• Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times (TAT).
• Recognizes the need for and follows any age-specific protocols
• Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous series of tests when needed or adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume.
• Monitors daily workflow and priorities to assure meeting service levels.
• Performs technical review and interpretation:
• Reviews results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined test system
• Evaluates test results/reactions and provides accurate interpretations as appropriate to include correlation with, and integration of, other patient data as necessary.
• Performs visual interpretation/identifications as appropriate.
• Recognizes unusual test results/interpretations and completes indicated reflex testing or other follow-up actions.
• Follows established notification protocols for critical values, phone/fax/e-mail results requests, abnormalities.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems:
• Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective actions
• Recognizes when unresolved problems need to be escalated and takes necessary follow-up action.
• Prints pending logs and follows-up to ensure pending tests are completed or cancelled when appropriate.
• Post-test specimen storage:
• Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, tissues, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration.
• Retrieves specimen and related materials when needed
• Post-analytical responsibilities:
• Performs all aspects of the post-analytical workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames, specimens are retained appropriately, test results and/or current status are available upon inquiry, and billed charges are correct for testing performed.
• Verifies and reports results:
• Verifies results according to procedure.
• Performs computer functions necessary for releasing results.
• Generates written reports according to established protocol.
• Reviews electronic or printed reports when applicable, recognizes problems and escalates according to protocol.
• Amends reports:
• Corrects erroneous reports and amends reports according to procedure
• Responds to inquiries:
• Responds to requests for information according to established protocol for confidentiality and release of information
• Recognizes when unresolved inquiries need to be escalated and takes action
• Stores documents and records:
• Stores documents and records according to established protocol.
• Charge capture/billing:
• Performs billing and/or enter credits for tests and services when applicable.
• Recognizes billing problems and escalates accordingly
• Universal responsibilities:
• Ensures quality of operations:
• Follows written standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Operates instruments/equipment according to protocol.
• Uses computers according to established protocol; follows downtime procedures as required.
• Performs required quality system responsibilities
• Meets proficiency and competency standards of the department.
• Participates in the training of new employees and students
• Performs operational review of new SOPs.
• Participates in new test development, validations and implementation.
• Attends at least one personal development session per year
• Performs other duties as assigned, or as needed, to ensure continued quality operations
• Ensures safety of operations:
• Follows all required safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for tasks performed.
• Maintains cleans and organized work area
• Provides service excellence:
• Answers telephone when needed, using NM telephone etiquette
• Maintains patient confidentiality including protected health information (PHI)
• Assists patients, visitors and other contacts whenever need occurs

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification examination.
• License/Certification and Regulatory Agency
• General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible or
• Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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