Lab Tech (MLT or MLS)North Shore Health is a 16 bed critical care hospital with a 37 bed long term care facility attached.Job DescriptionNorth Shore Health has a fulltime position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS). This is a generalist position that includes testing in all areas of the lab: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are: phlebotomy, specimen processing, clerical and technical tasks, continuing education, competency, training, and other lab responsibilities as needed.We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments.
Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts, as well as a rotation of on-call hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility. Applicants must be reliable, self-motivated, able to work both independently and as a team, have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, and also demonstrate quality, efficiency, and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE: Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate's Degree Program.
Typically includes a minimum of 16 weeks of hands on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting. Internship must include General, Transfusion Medicine, and Microbiology laboratory experience. EDUCATION: Associate's Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M, section ) may be considered with the approval of the Laboratory Medical Director. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification, with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist, two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine, and two (2) years experience in Microbiology.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist or an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician which includes a med tech internship from an accredited medical technology program.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification, with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.Additional InformationFull-time benefit package includes PERA Retirement, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Flexible Spending Account, and Educational OpportunitiesWage range is $26.77 to $44.23 per hourFull benefits package including PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability and Educational Opportunities.EOE