You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Facility Type:
Hospital
Location: Chicago IL onsite!
Start Date:
ASAP
Length of Assignment:
6 month contract to hire
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Alternating weekends are required. Shift variations may include Mid-shift or PM shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).
Certification Needed:
MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or other national accreditation required. Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
## Job Summary
Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist responsible for conducting routine and complex laboratory procedures. The role entails making technical decisions, handling quality control measures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
## Responsibilities
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established laboratory criteria.
- Performs laboratory technical procedures, ensuring quality control requirements are met.
- Handles technical decisions and resolves issues as they occur.
- Analyzes test results and addresses atypical findings.
- Documents quality control and resolves QC failures.
- Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Aids in efficient staffing and timely test results.
- Navigates and manages workflows via Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepares and evaluates new reagents and controls.
- Validates new instrument/methodologies and supports business growth.
- Develops SOPs and training modules.
- Trains and develops staff; serves as subject matter expert.
- Communicates critical results following HIPAA guidelines.
- Acts as departmental leader in supervisor’s absence.
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment and serves as a role model.
- Participates in government or regulatory agency inspections as needed.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
## Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements### Education- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution.## Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a high complexity laboratory.
- Competency in all assays within the designated department.
## Schedule / Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM with alternating weekend rotations. Mid-shift or PM shifts may be required.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
