Blood Gas Technician, Per-Diem, Rotating Shifts
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL
•$24 - $35
About The Position
The Blood Gas Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role performs precise laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids, maintains and repairs laboratory equipment, and works with clinical personnel to support optimal patient care. The position is per diem with rotating shifts.
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 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 whether laboratory data are compatible with the patient’s condition.
- Compile daily statistics as directed.
- Communicate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care.
- Follow Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine describes its benefits as including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching; a detailed benefits list is provided via the company benefits webpage, with eligibility depending on employment classification.
