Blood Gas Technician, Per-Diem, Rotating Shifts
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Blood Gas Technician supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and complies with the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role performs precise laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids, maintains and repairs laboratory equipment, and evaluates issues that could affect test performance or reporting. It also applies specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology to assess whether laboratory data are compatible with a patient’s condition, compiles daily statistics as directed, and communicates with clinical personnel to support optimal patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or two years of college training in a health-related science.
- Laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform exacting laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids.
- Perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs on various laboratory equipment.
- Identify, correct, and document problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting.
- Apply specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology to assess the compatibility of laboratory data with the patient’s condition.
- Compile daily statistics as directed.
- Communicate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care.
- Adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
