Blood Gas Lab Technician — Clinical Diagnostics & Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Blood Gas Technician to perform precise laboratory measurements on blood samples and fluids, while ensuring quality and compliance with policies. You will support clinical teams by calibrating equipment, documenting issues, and maintaining instruments to uphold high patient care standards.

The role requires a health-science background and laboratory experience, with collaboration across physicians and nurses to optimize outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of college training in a health related science.
• Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform exacting laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Identify, correct and document problems that may affect test performance or reporting.
• Acquire knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology to assess lab data in relation to patient condition.
• Compile daily statistics as directed.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical staff to optimize patient care.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or two years of college training in a health related science

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Blood Gas Technician to perform precise laboratory measurements on blood samples and fluids, while ensuring quality and compliance with policies. You will support clinical teams by calibrating equipment, documenting issues, and maintaining instruments to uphold high patient care standards.

The role requires a health-science background and laboratory experience, with collaboration across physicians and nurses to optimize outcomes in a busy hospital setting.