Part-Time Blood Gas Lab Tech — Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Blood Gas Technician who performs precise laboratory measurements on blood samples, ensures calibrations and maintenance of analyzer equipment, and documents any issues affecting test results.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support patient care, require a health-related science degree or two years of college, and bring laboratory experience to our diverse, patient-focused team.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing exacting laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids.
• Performs preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on various lab equipment.
• Identifies, corrects and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting.
• Acquires specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology essential for assessing the compatibility of laboratory data to the patient's condition.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or two years of college training in a health related science

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Blood Gas Technician who performs precise laboratory measurements on blood samples, ensures calibrations and maintenance of analyzer equipment, and documents any issues affecting test results.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support patient care, require a health-related science degree or two years of college, and bring laboratory experience to our diverse, patient-focused team.