Medical Technologist, Clinical Microbiology Department- Day Shift

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial; Harvey (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Technologist in the Clinical Microbiology Department. This role involves performing routine tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining lab instruments. You will work directly with patient samples and have immediate impact on healthcare outcomes while being eligible for significant sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• B.S. in biological science with a focus on medical technology is preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is advantageous.
• MT (ASCP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests and quality control on laboratory instruments.
• Analyze and report patient test results accurately.
• Provide technical assistance and maintain laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Medical laboratory technical procedures

Quality control

Troubleshooting lab instruments

Education

B.S. in biological science

Completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program

MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory/hospital information systems

Job description

Medical Technologist, Clinical Microbiology Department- Day Shift

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Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital , as a Medical Technologist in the Clinical Microbiology department . Here, you will perform routine tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and care of blood services support for the hospital and patients. You willl be responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including antibody identification. This department provides laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services in both clinical and anatomical pathology and have various areas of expertise . This department is the Core Lab and Blood Bank Laboratory . This position This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Under direct supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the Medical Technologist will obtain, processe, analyze, and report patient test results. Also, perform and interpret quality control and implement corrective action. Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, provide technical assistance to customers when appropriate. Pursues continuing education opportunities. Total responsibility is defined by levels of competence, experience and participation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan and Departmental Compliance Plan

Identifies opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through time and cost savings contributions

Controls and maintains inventory and supplies for section at an optimum level

Provides technical assistance to customers when appropriate and promotes teamwork through communication and support

Performs standard, specialized automated and non-automated laboratory techniques

Operates all laboratory instruments within their section and insures proper functioning of equipment for patient testing by performing necessary quality control and/or calibrations

Trouble shoots instrument malfunction and performs major repairs on selected instruments

Maintains records/documentation and processes data and enters results into computer system, demonstrating proficiency on the LIS/HIS systems

Prepares samples for analysis and determines acceptability of samples for testing according to departmental policy and procedures

Has the ability to work all workstations within their assigned department/section and can be cross-trained to work at least one station or another

Accurately verifies results within time line limit (i.e., stats

Evaluates and interprets results. Recognizes/reports abnormal results, identifies, calls and documents critical value results 100% of the time

Adheres to Standard Precautions, Hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures 100% of the time

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical laboratory technical procedures, concepts, and applications normally attained through successful completion of a baccalaureate degree with specific training in medical technology and/or successful challenge of an accredited proficiency examination
• B.S. in biological science and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program plus successful challenge of an accredited proficiency examination
• Alternate: A B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with 32 semester hours in Biology and Chemistry and a MLT (ASCP) certification and three years full time experience in a clinical laboratory in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology and Clinical Chemistry within the last 10 years OR a B.S. from an accredited university and five years full time clinical experience
• MT (ASCP), MT eligible or equivalent
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospital information systems
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment
  
  

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), 8-hour shifts, Every other weekend/Holiday
• Work Location: Harvey Campus
• Unit/Department: Clinical Microbiology Department
• CBA Code: Non-Union
  
  

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .

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