Medical Technologist Microbiology, Evening

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

403(b) matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan support

Adoption benefits

Backup childcare

Employee assistance

Service discounts

Discount purchasing

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is hiring for a laboratory technologist. The role requires a degree in medical technology or a related field and involves performing routine and specialized tests with strict quality control.

You will train residents and staff while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and capable of handling instruments and documentation with care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in chemical or biological sciences.
• Associate’s degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology with 60 credit hours, including 24 hours in related labs.
• Qualified as a technologist under 42 CFR regulations for high complexity testing, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Follows lab testing procedures for routine and specialized tests and identifies problems.
• Applies scientific method to problem solving and assists in evaluating new methods.
• Ensures quality control criteria are met and handles hazardous substances safely.
• Records documentation to comply with regulations and performs instrument maintenance.
• Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new staff as needed.
• Keeps work area clean and maintains supplies at each workstation.
• Assists in developing and evaluating new procedures and protocols.
• Performs duties with focus on service excellence, innovation and teamwork.
• Completes competency testing and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in chemical or biological sciences, or associate’s degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology which consists of 60 semester hours including a minimum of either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or equivalent combination of science courses (i.e. chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology) or, qualified as a technologist under the provisions in 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(4) or 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i) for high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995.
• Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate or high complexity testing as appropriate within assigned area.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Job Duties

• Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendation as to course of action.
• Applies scientific method in problem solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques. Assures that quality control criteria are met and adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances.
• Records necessary documentation to comply with various agency and Hospital regulations. Performs required instrument maintenance at the prescribed time and logs appropriately. Is able to perform minor trouble‑sh‑ooting on instrumentation.
• Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff in laboratory testing procedures as needed.
• Assures a clean work area and technical clean-up at the end of each shift. Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each work station.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co‑workers and others.
• Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position.
• Other job functions as assigned, such as developing, coordinating, assessing, and documenting competency testing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology (Required)

Pay Range

$31.50-$51.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children’s"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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