What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Techs (MLT or MLS) position at Cook County North Shore Hospital?
Full-time and Casual
North Shore Health has several positions available in the Lab for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS). We have a full time opening and several Casual positions. This is a generalist position that includes testing in all areas of the lab: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are: phlebotomy, specimen processing, clerical and technical tasks, continuing education, competency, training, and other lab responsibilities as needed.
We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments. Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts, as well as a rotation of on-call hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility. Applicants must be reliable, self-motivated, able to work both independently and as a team, have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, and also demonstrate quality, efficiency, and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience as a Laboratory Generalist is preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply, too.
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or Bachelor’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Scientist, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M, section 493.1489) may be considered with the approval of the Laboratory Medical Director.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification. Or, eligible for and successfully complete ASCP or the AMT certification within 12 months of hiring date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist, two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine, and two (2) years experience in Microbiology .
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or Bachelor’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Scientist, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Current ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Wage range is $26.05 to $43.04 per hour
Full benefits package including PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability and Educational Opportunities.
EOE
Salary : $26 - $43