Microbiology Medical Technologist I — Evening Lab Expert

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform and interpret microbiology and serology tests in a timely manner, fostering a learning environment for students and new staff rotating through the Microbiology laboratory.

The role involves communicating technical results to physicians and staff, training personnel, and participating in ongoing projects while working evening shifts on-site.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Meets CLIA Subpart M qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Science that meets CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret stains, biochemical tests, serologic tests on specimens (aerobes, anaerobes, mycobacteria, mycology, parasitology, virology).
• Perform and interpret specialized tests (latex agglutination, fluorescent microscopy, ELISA, Nucleic Acid Tests, RT PCR).
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and perform quality control procedures.

Skills

CLIA compliance

High school diploma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

CLIA knowledge

Tools

Vitek 2

Blood culture system

Job description

UI Health in Chicago seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform and interpret microbiology and serology tests in a timely manner, fostering a learning environment for students and new staff rotating through the Microbiology laboratory.

The role involves communicating technical results to physicians and staff, training personnel, and participating in ongoing projects while working evening shifts on-site.