Pediatric Medical Technologist - Night Shift (Sign-On)

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $10,000

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests in the Blood Bank/Immunohematology area. The role supports quality improvement, communicates with clinicians, and trains staff as needed.

You will work the night shift (11pm–7:30am) in a major pediatric hospital setting, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package described by the recruiter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Shift: 11pm - 7:30pm

Responsibilities

• Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests.
• Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Applies scientific method in problem solving and assists in evaluation of new methods.
• Maintains quality control criteria and adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances.
• Records necessary documentation to comply with various agency and Hospital regulations.
• Performs required instrument maintenance at the prescribed time and logs appropriately.
• Is able to perform minor trouble-shooting on instrumentation.
• Educates clinicians in the appropriate use of blood components and the required indications.
• Refers all unresolved inappropriate blood orders to Blood Bank Laboratory leadership.
• Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff in laboratory testing procedures as needed.
• Identifies and correlates possible sources and nature of serological testing, interference related to drugs, prior transfusion, or passive transmission in immunohematology testing.
• Applies scientific methods in problem-solving for complex immunohematology testing.
• Assures a clean work area and assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each workstation.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
• Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position.
• Other job functions as assigned such as developing, coordinating, assessing, and documenting competency testing.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology (Required)

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests in the Blood Bank/Immunohematology area. The role supports quality improvement, communicates with clinicians, and trains staff as needed.

You will work the night shift (11pm–7:30am) in a major pediatric hospital setting, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package described by the recruiter.