Medical Laboratory Scientist 1

Laboratory Technician

Join our team at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where we are dedicated to providing quality care to our clients and patients. This full-time position in the RML Chemistry department offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team.

Job Description

• Perform all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to Rush's mission, vision, and values, executing them with compassion.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area.
• Label and process specimens properly, performing all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained.
• Perform required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documenting actions and notifying appropriate personnel of problems.
• Keep the work area neat, clean, organized, and stocked, disinfecting at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Meet turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift.
• Utilize time effectively and seek out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
• Obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
• Accept and/or volunteer for method evaluations, new procedure development, or other special projects.
• May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods of time, overseeing operations according to departmental guidelines.
• Review lab results as required and take appropriate action before verification and release.

Requirements

• 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.

• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Acceptable credentials include:

  • 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, AND MLT or other certification, AND 5 contiguous years of laboratory-related experience required.

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful, computerized environment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
• Works in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

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.