Medical Laboratory Technologist - High-Impact Diagnostics

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, while adjusting workflows to meet deadlines.

The role requires ensuring accurate result reporting, maintaining instrument calibration, and participating in QA/QC activities. You will supervise staff, assist in training, and contribute to safety and regulatory compliance in a high-acuity hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP/AMT/MLS MT certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests per protocols and adjusts workflow.
• Evaluates test results for clinical significance and reports accordingly.
• Maintains calibration and repair of instruments; recognizes malfunctions.
• Performs quality control and QA, takes corrective action.
• Label specimens and collect from patients per protocol.
• Provides training and technical assistance to staff and students.
• Performs specialty testing in transfusion, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.

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 Care in Illinois is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, while adjusting workflows to meet deadlines.

The role requires ensuring accurate result reporting, maintaining instrument calibration, and participating in QA/QC activities. You will supervise staff, assist in training, and contribute to safety and regulatory compliance in a high-acuity hospital laboratory.