Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology
125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
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Job summary
Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the IL Central Lab: Microbiology in Rosemont, IL. This part-time position covers the 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays.
The role involves performing and evaluating laboratory tests according to established protocols and contributing to timely patient care. The candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and must obtain MT/MLS/AMT licensure within one year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
- Licensure: MT/MLS/AMT certification within 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
- Monitors workflow and adjusts to complete work in a timely manner.
- Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
- Follows policy in reporting and notifying results.
- Performs calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
- Ensures quality control and quality assurance per protocol.
- Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Provides training and support to staff.
Skills
Education
Job description
Department: 60344 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Microbiology
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part-time 2nd shift hours from 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays
Pay Range: $24.10 - $46.05
- 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.
- Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
- 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.
- Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
- 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 l 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.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
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.
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.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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