PRN Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform, evaluate and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, ensuring timely and accurate results for patient care. The role requires adherence to quality control procedures, calibration and maintenance of instruments, and collaboration with ED, ICU and OR teams.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or NAACLS-approved Medical Technology program.
• Equivalent education and training accepted.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests per established protocols.
• Monitor workflow and adjust processes to complete work timely.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting standards and CAP requirements.
• Support transfusion services and critical care testing during high acuity events.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or NAACLS-approved Medical Technology program

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. 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. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• License/Registration/Certification Required: None Required.
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
• Experience Required: No Experience Required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.