Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Riverside, California
The Medical Laboratory Scientist utilizes the Information System to manage patient data, collect samples, perform waived to high complexity laboratory tests across various specialties, and ensure the accuracy and validity of all results before release. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting testing methodologies, performing quality control, conducting preventative maintenance on instrumentation, and participating in training and procedural updates.
The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) provides patient care by collecting and processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures.
Schedule: 7 on 7 off
Shift: Nights
Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL
$29.41/hr - $44.11/hr
Essential duties and responsibilities
Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified.
Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc.
Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
Perform preventative maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
Investigates/resolves technical issues.
Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams.
Participates in teaching students and training new partners.
Completes and signs off on competency checklists for techs.
Develops updates and procedures as requested.
Serves as a resource to inexperienced partners.
Performs additional tasks such as scheduling, antibiograms, etc.
Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications. OR Associates degree in Medical Technology AND MLT certification
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
MT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology required within 12 months of hire.
MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is required to talk, hear and smell.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may have occasion to reach overhead to pick up objects or to adjust items.
The employee may have occasion to bend under or crawl under bench to move or obtain objects.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$29.41 - $44.11
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or an Associate's degree in Medical Technology plus MLT certification, qualifying them for high complexity testing under CLIA standards. MT/MLS Generalist or Specialty Certification is required within 12 months of hire, or MLT certification with five years of experience.
Market context
California medical laboratory scientist positions are typically driven by ongoing hospital and reference-lab needs for high-complexity testing under CLIA standards. Competition often centers on candidates who already meet education and certification requirements, or who can obtain MT/MLS generalist or specialty certification within 12 months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree, MLT/MT status, and readiness for generalist or specialty certification before applying.
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