Lab Tech (MLT or MLS)

Company Description

North Shore Health is a 16 bed critical care hospital with a 37 bed long term care facility attached.

Job Description

North Shore Health has a fulltime position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS).  We also have several openings for Casual Lab Techs. 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE: Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.  Typically includes a minimum of 16 weeks of hands on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting.  Internship must include General, Transfusion Medicine, and Microbiology laboratory experience.

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:  Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 12 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification, with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

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).

Additional Information

Part-time benefit package includes PERA Retirement, Health Insurance,  Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Flexible Spending Account, and Educational Opportunities

To apply for this position please visit our website at:

www.northshorehealthgm.org/careers

Salary range is from $25.36 to $42.73 per hour

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