Overview:
Sign on Bonus Available!!!
$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience
$5,000 less than 1yr of experience
$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available!!)greater than 50 miles)
(external candidates only)
Medical Laboratory Scientists at Carle Health utilize cutting-edge technology to perform and evaluate complex chemical, biological, and microscopic analyses. They collaborate with caregivers across the organization to ensure they have critical information needed to provide excellent patient care. Opportunities for personal and professional growth include, a professional career ladder, a Laboratory partnership council, and the opportunity to participate in many different committees. Laboratory Professionals as Carle Health practice at a Magnet-designated hospital, ranked as one of America's 50 Best, where we utilize evidence-based practices to maintain the high-quality standards of Carle Health.
Responsibilities: Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods for routine, urgent and stat testing.Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.Maintains laboratory supply inventory.Performs various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.Recognizes problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section.Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and proceduresCompletes Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required.Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Performs testing in the Hematology area of the clinical laboratory. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: CBC, Manual WBC and body fluid differentials, manual body fluid cell counts, PT, PTT, Fibrinogen and Urinalysis. Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved. Maintain laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels. Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member. Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate. Qualifications: Certifications: Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Clinical Laboratory Science; Bachelor's Degree: Biological Science; Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology, Work Experience: Clinical laboratory Carle Health Company Overview:
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $30.62per hour - $52.67per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
