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Hospital Sisters Health System
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Weekend
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$62,539 / year median in Illinois
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Pay Range:
$29.55 - $44.32 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), St. Joseph's Highland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to perform routine and complex testing in all major clinical laboratory areas. Under general supervision, this role ensures accurate and valid test results that support diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include analyzing specimens and preparing detailed reports, contributing to high-quality laboratory services.Position Specifics:
Department:
Laboratory Core Function:
Laboratory Schedule:
Full-Time, 36 hours/week,Weekend Shift Facility:
Highland - St.Joseph's Hospital Location:
Highland, IL Compensation:
Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) program OR Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and bachelor's degree with 2 years full time lab experience in an accredited lab. Experience Qualifications Experience in an accredited lab is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as:- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
- American Medical Technologies (AMT)
- Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW)
- or other laboratory certifying agency is required.