Medical Technologist - Critical Care Lab Leader

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform, evaluate, and monitor a wide range of laboratory tests in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will ensure quality control, calibrate instruments, and support phlebotomists while reporting results to clinical teams.

The role requires certification preference (AMT/ASCP), an associate degree or NAACLS/ASCP-certified education, and the ability to collaborate with ED, ICU, and OR teams to deliver accurate results under

Qualifications

• AMT or ASCP certification preferred.
• Associate degree or NAACLS/ASCP-certified MLT education, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts to complete work in a timely timeframe.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and appropriateness.
• Follows policy in reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments.
• Documents quality control and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Recognizes indicators of instrument malfunction and corrects or notifies supervisor.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
• Assists in improving laboratory procedures, ensuring accreditation standards.
• Performs proficiency testing and supports transfusion, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Provides direct support and timely lab results for ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity events.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

NAACLS/ASCP program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform, evaluate, and monitor a wide range of laboratory tests in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will ensure quality control, calibrate instruments, and support phlebotomists while reporting results to clinical teams.

The role requires certification preference (AMT/ASCP), an associate degree or NAACLS/ASCP-certified education, and the ability to collaborate with ED, ICU, and OR teams to deliver accurate results under