Medical Lab Scientist,- Lab Core Evenings

Company: Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Lab Scientist,- Lab Core Evenings Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion-to "also treat the human spirit." The Laboratory Department-Lab Core seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform all waived, moderate and high complexity test in the diagnosis utilized in the treatment and prevention of disease

**2nd Shift**
*No Certification required*The Medical Lab Scientist- Lab Core will is responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care by performing laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. This includes waived, moderate and high complexity testing.Position Responsibilities

• Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
  • Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates the results of quality control testing and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality of patient testing.
    • Participates in the validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet the changing health care needs of our patients.
      • Recognizes and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results. Identifies, implements and documents appropriate corrective action or notifies the technical specialist, shift supervisor or manager.
        • Performs routine maintenance functions to ensure the proper operation of the laboratory equipment.
          • Participates in the laboratory's proficiency testing program ensuring that these samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities:
            • Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
            • Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.Position RequirementsRequired:
              • Bachelor's Degree
              • Specify Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or ChemistryPreferred:
                • 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Preferred:
                  • Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent
                  • Other: Laboratory certification required (ASCP or HEW)Computer Skills:Required:
                    • Basic Keyboarding SkillsRequired Skills:
                      • Ability to analyze and interpret data
                      • Ability to communicate verbally
                      • Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
                      • Ability to deal with stressful situations
                      • Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
                      • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
                      • Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
                      • Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
                      • Ability to maintain confidentiality
                      • Ability to organize workflow
                      • Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
                      • Ability to work as an effective team member Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
                        
                        Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
                        
                        Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. Posted 3 Days Ago Full time 00251211 About Us Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving diverse communities that include more than 30 million people across 22 states. Trinity Health includes 94 hospitals, as well as 109 continuing care locations that include PACE programs, senior living facilities, and home care and hospice services. Its continuing care programs provide nearly 2.5 million visits annually. Based in Livonia, Mich., and with annual operating revenues of $17.6 billion and assets of $24.7 billion, the organization returns $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians. Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services - ranked by number of visits - in the nation, as well as the nation's leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs. For more information, visit www.trinity-health.org . You can also follow @TrinityHealthMI on Twitter.

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