Medical Lab Technologist/Technician (MT/MLT)

Insight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Lab Technologist/Technician in Chicago. This role is pivotal in delivering quality healthcare, responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results across a range of complexities. You will ensure compliance with quality assurance standards while participating in essential quality control procedures. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the mission of providing compassionate and impactful care to the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply and be part of a transformative journey in patient care.

Qualifications

• Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results.
• Participates in quality control and complies with standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Maintain records of proficiency testing and patient test results.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all activities.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Test Performance

Quality Control Procedures

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Associates degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Job description

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Short Summary:

The Medical Lab Technologist/Technician is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Testing performed will include waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests as authorized by the director. The Medical Lab Technologist/Technician will report the results of all tests performed according to established procedures. In addition, the Medical Lab Technologist/Technician will participate fully in all quality control procedures and comply with quality assurance and quality management standards within the department as outlined by the department, JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, and other applicable agencies. The professional will perform specimen collection as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Follow the lab’s procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results
2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
3. Adhere to the lab’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities including all instrument maintenance performed and assimilate data for review and filing
4. Follow the lab’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the lab’s established acceptable levels of performance

Requirements:

1. MLT
   • Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
2. MT
   • Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology from an accredited college or university
3. A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and at least 1 year of pertinent full-time clinical laboratory experience or training preferred
4. 2nd shift (2p.m.-10:30p.m.) Full time

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal-opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!