Laboratory Medical Technologist — 3rd Shift

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols. The role includes evaluating results for clinical significance, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality control across various lab sections.

The candidate will support transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry as needed. Required are a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or a related field, and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• No experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field; licensure in applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols; selects and performs additional procedures when indicated.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness; reports and notifies test results as required.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments; recognizes malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance; evaluates results and implements corrective action.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelors or Associates in Medical Technology

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols. The role includes evaluating results for clinical significance, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality control across various lab sections.

The candidate will support transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry as needed. Required are a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or a related field, and