Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - QC & Training

Advocate Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS/Histotechnologist to perform bench duties, participate in quality control and assurance, and supervise with safety and efficiency. The role requires ASCP-recognized certification and a bachelor’s in medical technology or histotechnology.

You will monitor workflows, review laboratory results, and contribute to QA programs while mentoring staff and students in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Histotechnology.
• License/Registration/Certification: MT/MLS/HTL (ASCP BOC or equivalent).
• Typically 2 years’ experience as an instrument operator.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench duties in the specialty as assigned (MT/MLS/HTL).
• Develop and implement quality control/assurance policies.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Monitor safety practices and correct hazards.
• Oversee workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Assist with schedules, timecards, and attendance as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff and students.
• Review results and QC for accuracy and validity.
• Document information for QA/improvement.

Skills

Complex testing knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Lab computer literacy

Statistics knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Histotechnology

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS/Histotechnologist to perform bench duties, participate in quality control and assurance, and supervise with safety and efficiency. The role requires ASCP-recognized certification and a bachelor’s in medical technology or histotechnology.

You will monitor workflows, review laboratory results, and contribute to QA programs while mentoring staff and students in a fast-paced environment.