Night-Shift Medical Technologist (PRN)

Hugh Chatham Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Sherman, IL lab. The role covers 3rd shift from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., requiring four shifts per month, including weekends, with 8-hour shifts and holiday availability.

Licensure as MT/MLS or AMT/MT with within-1-year completion is required; Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is expected, plus related certification. Onsite work with CAP/accrediting standards compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• 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.
• Assures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides direction, training and support to medical laboratory staff; assists in education and training protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Sherman, IL lab. The role covers 3rd shift from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., requiring four shifts per month, including weekends, with 8-hour shifts and holiday availability.

Licensure as MT/MLS or AMT/MT with within-1-year completion is required; Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is expected, plus related certification. Onsite work with CAP/accrediting standards compliance is essential.