Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Cell Processing/PRN/Days/Lutheran General

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Park Ridge seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform and monitor lab tests, provide training to staff, and ensure compliance with standards. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field with no prior experience essential. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and be capable of handling physical requirements, including lifting and safety measures in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a science related field.
• Experience Required: No Experience Required.
• License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor laboratory tests as authorized.
• Document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments.
• Provide direction and training to lab technicians.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field or equivalent

Job description

Major 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.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn‑around time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
• Experience Required: No Experience Required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.