Evening Microbiology Medical Technologist — Pediatric Lab

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer paid life & disability

Health Savings Account contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) / retirement plan

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a laboratory technologist to perform routine and specialized tests, follow procedures, and ensure quality control.

You will identify test problems, document results, and assist in maintaining instruments and supplies in a fast-paced pediatric lab. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology (or equivalent) and compliance with regulatory testing requirements, with responsibilities including training staff and contributing to new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in chemical or biological sciences, or associate's degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology which consists of 60 semester hours including a minimum of either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or equivalent combination of science courses (i.e. chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology) or, qualified as a technologist under the provisions in 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(4) or 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i) for high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995.
• Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate or high complexity testing as appropriate within assigned area.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendation as to course of action.
• Applies scientific method in problem solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques. Assures that quality control criteria are met and adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances.
• Records necessary documentation to comply with various agency and Hospital regulations. Performs required instrument maintenance at the prescribed time and logs appropriately. Is able to perform minor trouble-shooting on instrumentation.
• Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff in laboratory testing procedures as needed.
• Assures a clean work area and technical clean-up at the end of each shift. Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each work station.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position.
• Other job functions as assigned, such as developing, coordinating, assessing, and documenting competency testing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a laboratory technologist to perform routine and specialized tests, follow procedures, and ensure quality control.

You will identify test problems, document results, and assist in maintaining instruments and supplies in a fast-paced pediatric lab. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology (or equivalent) and compliance with regulatory testing requirements, with responsibilities including training staff and contributing to new