Medical Lab Tech II

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the Clinical Lab. The role involves performing waived to moderately complex tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology, following CLIA guidelines.

Applicants should hold an ASCP certification or equivalent and an appropriate Associates degree. A state license is required where applicable, with a minimum of three years hospital laboratory

Qualifications

• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• 3 years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing per CLIA rules.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient results.
• Follow quality control procedures and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and escalate to supervisor.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture as needed across age groups.
• Maintain and document instrument and equipment maintenance on schedule.

Skills

ASCP certification

State license

Education

Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or coursework for MLT

Job description

• Schedule: Day shift- 6:30am-3pm with rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

• Schedule: Day shift- 6:30am-3pm with rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Overview

• Department: Clinical Lab
• Schedule: Day shift- 6:30am-3pm with rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) can perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing, as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489). Must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform waived or highly and moderately complex laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods in, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology, 5) perform and document maintenance - daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
• 3 years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $20.21 to $29.27. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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