Medical Technologist - 2nd Shift, Core Lab

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays at the Trinity Core Lab in Illinois. The role involves performing and evaluating laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced setting.

Requires MT/MLS certification within 1 year or equivalent. Bachelor’s degrees in clinical lab sciences or medical technology are required; no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• No experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness; reports results per policy.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and instrument malfunction; implements corrections.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement.
• Assesses specimen labeling and suitability; collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Provides supervision and training to staff; assists in education and training protocols.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and interper

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays at the Trinity Core Lab in Illinois. The role involves performing and evaluating laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced setting.

Requires MT/MLS certification within 1 year or equivalent. Bachelor’s degrees in clinical lab sciences or medical technology are required; no prior experience is necessary.