Microbiology Medical Technologist – 2nd Shift

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the IL ACL Laboratories – IL Central Lab: Microbiology in Rosemont, IL. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with a 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and rotating weekends/holidays.

Requires MT/MLS certification within 1 year; a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field is required. No experience is necessary, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• 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.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the IL ACL Laboratories – IL Central Lab: Microbiology in Rosemont, IL. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with a 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and rotating weekends/holidays.

Requires MT/MLS certification within 1 year; a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field is required. No experience is necessary, with comprehensive training provided.