Northwestern Medicine

Medical Laboratory Scientist Full Time Evenings

Palos Heights, IL, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 hours ago

ComplianceHIPAAClinical Laboratory Techniques

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section,following established written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP)
Maintains test system integrity:
Performs preventive maintenance on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion according to defined schedule.
Performs specimen preparation:
Performs any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols (e.g., microbiology plating, cell cultures, filtering, extraction, separation, elution, absorption, etc.)
Performs technical review and interpretation:
Performs operational review of new SOPs.
Performs other duties as assigned, or as needed, to ensure continued quality operations

Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance.
Follows all required safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for tasks performed.
Uses computers according to established protocol; follows downtime procedures as required.
Performs required quality system responsibilities
Meets proficiency and competency standards of the department.
If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment
Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwester
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
Maintains patient confidentiality including protected health information (PHI)

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