Blood Gas Technician, Full-Time, Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Blood Gas Technician to perform precise lab measurements on blood samples and other fluids, while maintaining and calibrating equipment. You will interpret data in the context of patient care and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to support optimal outcomes.

The role requires a health-science degree or equivalent laboratory training and prior lab experience.

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.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on lab equipment.
• Identify, correct and document problems that may affect test performance or reporting.
• Acquire specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and physiology to assess lab data relevance to patient condition.
• Compile daily statistics as directed.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care.

Education

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

Job description

Description

The Blood Gas Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing exacting laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids.


• Performs preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on various lab equipment.


• Identifies, corrects and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting.


• Acquires specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology essential for assessing the compatibility of laboratory data to the patient's condition.


• Compiles daily statistics as directed.


• Communicates with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care

Qualifications

Required:

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


• Laboratory experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.