Medical Laboratory Technician-Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory testing and communicates accurate, timely results to physicians or their designees to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week third-shift position at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. The scheduled hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including every other weekend. The technician performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory workflows; maintains test-system integrity and quality; supports safe and effective operations; and provides service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health that qualifies the applicant to take the national ASCP certification exam.
• Obtain Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) or equivalent certification within one year of hire.
• Work 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

• One year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic workflow, including verifying orders and non-patient information, resolving or escalating ambiguous orders, and confirming specimen availability and acceptability for add-on testing.
• Collect, receive, evaluate, label-check, document, prioritize, process, and aliquot specimens according to established protocols.
• Perform analytical testing, including waived, moderate-, and high-complexity testing, following written protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, perform preventive maintenance, verify reagents and supplies, monitor inventory, and complete required quality-control procedures and corrective actions.
• Prepare specimens for testing and transfer or ship specimens to approved testing locations according to standard operating procedures.
• Prioritize and complete testing within turnaround-time requirements, adapt to STAT tests and workflow changes, and monitor daily workflow and service levels.
• Review and interpret test results according to procedures; recognize unusual results, perform indicated reflex testing or follow-up, and follow critical-value and result-notification protocols.
• Troubleshoot test-system and workflow problems, escalate unresolved issues, and follow up on pending tests.
• Store and retrieve specimens and related materials according to protocols.
• Follow safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain a clean and organized work area, and comply with quality-system requirements.
• Use instruments, equipment, and computers according to established protocols and follow downtime procedures when required.
• Meet department proficiency and competency standards; participate in training new employees and students under the direction of Medical Laboratory Scientist trainers; review new procedures and contribute to test development, validation, and implementation.
• Attend at least one personal development session each year and perform other duties as assigned or needed to support quality operations.
• Provide service excellence by answering telephones using NM etiquette, protecting patient confidentiality and protected health information, and assisting patients, visitors, and other contacts.
• Complete post-analytic workflow, verify and release results, generate and review reports, correct or amend reports, respond to information requests, and store documents and records according to protocol.
• Perform billing or enter credits when applicable and recognize and escalate billing problems.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree