Medical Laboratory Scientist – Day Shift, Full-Time

Hugh Chatham Health; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Illinois to perform, evaluate, and monitor a wide range of laboratory tests according to established protocols. You will ensure proper specimen handling, calibrate equipment, and maintain rigorous quality control while supporting education and training initiatives.

The role emphasizes interpretation of results, timely reporting, and collaboration with departments to meet patient care needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides direction, training and technical support to staff; assists in education and training protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Illinois to perform, evaluate, and monitor a wide range of laboratory tests according to established protocols. You will ensure proper specimen handling, calibrate equipment, and maintain rigorous quality control while supporting education and training initiatives.

The role emphasizes interpretation of results, timely reporting, and collaboration with departments to meet patient care needs in a fast-paced environment.