Lead Medical Technologist

Duly Healthcare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team in Schaumburg. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts and the opportunity to engage in comprehensive clinical analyses across various methodologies. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of results for physicians and patients alike, while also contributing to staff development and compliance with regulatory standards. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization provides an array of benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) match, making it an attractive place to advance your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer provided life and disability insurance

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year

Immediate 401(k) match

40 hours paid volunteer time off

Parental leave at 100% pay

Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy

Qualifications

• Current Medical Technologist certification required.
• Clinical laboratory experience is required; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical analyses with precision and accuracy.
• Monitors quality control and coordinates staff training.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Leadership Experience

Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and OSHA Guidelines

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Science Related Area

Medical Technologist Certification (ASCP/AMT)

Tools

Roche Analyzers

Siemens Analyzers

Sysmex Analyzers

Job description

Overview

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Hours:Rotating Shifts Between 6am-9:30pm Monday-Friday. Rotating Weekends.
• Location: Schaumburg

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical analyses in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunoassay, and Urinalysis with precision, accuracy and according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. Directives will be from Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Supervisor. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the mission and values of DuPage Medical Group. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, and guests.

• Delegates staff assignments appropriately and prioritizes work schedule
• Monitors quality control and quality assurance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of new reagent lots, adjusts ranges when necessary
• Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves technical problems related to methodology and instrumentation
• Coordinates preventative maintenance procedures as warranted by service agreement
• Staff training/competency assessments (initial, 6 month & annual)
• Assists with performance evaluations in conjunction with supervisor
• Contributes to policy and procedure development
• Proficiency testing oversight, responsible for submitting results
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies
• Monitors and reviews reported results
• Participates in development and education
• Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members. Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
• Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources.
• Responsible for managing the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Current Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Lab Scientist certification is required (ASCP/AMT).

Bachelor's degree in a science related area

Clinical laboratory experience required and leadership experience is preferred.

Must have a current understanding of various methodologies for specific testing including: limitations of testing, reference methods, cross-reactivity, sensitivity, specificity, appropriate test utilization, and interpretation of results.

Experience with Roche, Siemens and Sysmex analyzers a plus.

Must have current knowledge of CLIA, CAP and OSHA guidelines and regulations.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $30.25-45.35, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.