Medical Technologist

Silvercross; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO & Sick time

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Medical Technologist for the afternoons/second shift. The role includes high- and moderate-complexity testing (cultures, Gram & AFB stains) and limited molecular/immunology work.

You will handle instrument maintenance, QC, and proficiency testing while teaching students and new staff. The ideal candidate holds a CLS-related degree and MLS/MLT(ASCP) certification, with a strong focus on teamwork, safety, and professionalism in a busy

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork and effective communication at all times.
• MLS/MLT(ASCP) certification required or MLS/MT equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in CLS/MT/MLS field.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing including cultures, Gram Stain and AFB reading/reporting.
• Performs instrument maintenance, quality control, proficiency testing and patient testing.
• Identifies problems with test performance and troubleshoots.
• Participates in teaching students and new employees.
• Maintains a safe work environment with required PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

MLS or MLT(ASCP) certification

Job description

## Medical TechnologistApply: Pav A: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-0012340## Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way *you*want to be treated.Responsibilities: Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork and effective communication at all times. Performs moderate and high complexity testing within the department to include cultures setting and reading, Stat tests, Gram Stain and AFB stain reading and reporting, and limited molecular and immunology testing. Performs instrument maintenance, quality control, competencies, proficiency testing, and patient testing. Identifies problems with test performance and utilizes problem solving skills and resources to troubleshoot. Maintains a safe work environment and uses required PPE. Participates in the teaching of students and new employees. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science and Mt, MLS or MLT(ASCP) certification.**Work Shift Details:**Afternoons, Second Shift Full Time Job (FTE 1.0), with start time 3PM, alternating weekends and holidays.**Department:**MICROBIOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY# # # # # # # **Benefits for You**At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.**Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups** offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:· Medical, Dental and Vision plans· Life Insurance· Flexible Spending Account· Other voluntary benefit plans· PTO and Sick time· 401(k) plan with a match· Wellness program· Tuition Reimbursement**Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.** However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.The expected pay for this position is listed below:$30.23 - $37.79The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.