Blood Bank - Medical Lab Scientist, Nights

Employment Type:Full time

Shift:Night Shift

Description:Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access to I290 and I55.

Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

*Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a "clinical" laboratory setting through education or work experience required*

Shift:

11:00pm-7:30am

includes rotating every other weekend and holidays among group

About the Job

In this role, the Medical Lab Scientist- Blood Bank will be responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care by performing laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This includes waived, moderate and high complexity testing.

What you'll do

Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.

Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates the results of quality control testing and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality of patient testing.

Participates in the validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet the changing health care needs of our patients.

Recognizes and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results. Identifies, implements and documents appropriate corrective action or notifies the technical specialist, shift supervisor or manager.

Performs routine maintenance functions to ensure the proper operation of the laboratory equipment.

Participates in the laboratory’s proficiency testing program ensuring that these samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

What you'll need

Required:

Bachelor's Degree for MLS or Associate's degree for MT

Specific Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred:

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent

Other: Laboratory certification required (ASCP or HEW)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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