About this opportunity
Pride Health lists this Medical Laboratory Scientist opportunity in schaumburg, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client's healthcare facility in Schaumburg IL. This is a 13 weeks contract role (with high possibility of extension or conversion) offering a great opportunity for experience to excel in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–2:30 AM (2nd shift)
Location: Schaumburg IL 60173
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Pay Range: $28 to $32/hour*
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.
Duties:
Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record maintenance
Analyze patient specimens using approved testing procedures and department SOPs
Review and release laboratory test results accurately
Perform and document quality control activities
Perform instrument and procedural calibrations and document required maintenance
Identify issues that may affect test performance or result reporting and take appropriate corrective action
Notify the senior technologist or supervisor of problems when necessary
Document corrective actions when testing systems deviate from established performance specifications
Follow procedures for reporting STAT and critical results to clients
Maintain complete and accurate records of testing performed on-site
Ensure reagents and test kits are properly dated, including receipt, expiration, and opening dates when applicable
Requirements:
Education: One of the following educational backgrounds is required/preferred based on applicable laboratory qualification standards
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology
Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Previously qualified as a Technologist under applicable CLIA requirements
License(s) / Certification(s):
National certification or eligibility for certification as an MT/MLS/MLT through a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT is expected
Illinois state licensure/credentials are required as applicable
Years of experience:
1 year of clinical laboratory experience with high-complexity testing preferred
Skills/Specialties/Technology: Candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology should have a minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing
Interested? Apply Today!
About Pride Health
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Worksite address
schaumburg, IL, 60173, US
Who can apply
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