Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Hourly Pay Range: $28.05 - $45.69. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $30.46 base pay hourly rate beginning with May 2025 paychecks
• Location: Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

What you will do:

• Perform a variety of routine and special Laboratory procedures as authorized by the Manager/Director, including rotating through at least three (3) areas of the Clinical Lab/Section
• Provide training for new hires
• Provide support with employee competencies
• Provide support with MLS student clinical rotation training
• Provide support with SOPs (review, implementation, in-service)
• When there are no new hires, students, or competencies to be done, this position will assist with bench work

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor or associate's degree and the requisite courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.

• License: n/a

• Certification: MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent and ongoing active certification is strongly preferred.

• Skills: Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various lab areas. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel. Good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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