MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST- CERTIFIED at Blessing Hospital – PITTSFIELD, Illinois

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Certified (Multiple Openings)
Full-time
Shift Varies
RATE OF PAY: $60,694.40 to $91,041.60

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• 403b + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy location
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

Job Duties
Collect and process patient samples and perform clinical laboratory analysis at all complexity levels for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Provide services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Health System. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Health System.

Performs quality collection and processing of patient specimens according to established

standards, practices, and procedures. Maintains accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing in all levels of complexity. Reports results within established time frames and follows documentation requirements. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform a variety of laboratory analyses at all levels of complexity in one or more of these clinical Specialties: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Special Chemistry. Assists with the orientation of new employees and work with students in the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences accredited MLT program.

Assists with the functional operation of the clinical lab. Performs other tasks delegated by the Medical Director in accordance with CLIA recommendations.

Position requires availability to work all shifts in order to meet needs of the department.

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in one of the major sciences, (Chemical, Physical, Biological or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology), or transcripts demonstrating equivalent hours at an accredited institution(s) in these fields deemed equivalent by College of American Pathologists (CAP).

And

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or International Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP or equivalent (AMT, AAB, ASCP(i) or CSMLS).

Employer and Location: BlessingCare Corporation d/b/a Illini Community Hospital, 640 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL 62363

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.