Medical Laboratory Technician-Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Geneva, IL

2d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory test procedures and conveys accurate, timely results to physicians or their designees to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the third shift at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. The schedule is 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and includes every other weekend. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The technician supports pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory workflows, including specimen handling, testing, result review and reporting, quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and billing-related tasks. The technician also follows safety and confidentiality practices, supports service excellence, and helps maintain quality laboratory operations.

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 certifying exam.
Obtain Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytical workflow tasks, including verifying orders and non-patient information, resolving ambiguous orders, handling add-on tests, and identifying compliance concerns.
Receive, label-check, assess, prioritize, process, and aliquot specimens; document unacceptable specimens and make required notifications.
Perform analytical testing appropriate to the laboratory section, following written protocols and standard operating procedures.
Maintain test system integrity by performing scheduled preventive maintenance, checking reagents and supplies, monitoring inventory, and completing and evaluating required quality control.
Prepare specimens for testing and transfer or ship specimens to approved testing locations according to standard operating procedures.
Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing; prioritize work, meet turnaround times, and adapt to STAT tests and changes in workload.
Review and interpret results according to procedures, recognize unusual results, perform indicated follow-up testing, and follow protocols for critical values and other notifications.
Troubleshoot test system and workflow problems, take corrective action, escalate unresolved issues, and follow up on pending tests.
Store and retrieve specimens and related materials according to established protocols.
Verify and release results, generate and review reports, correct or amend erroneous reports, and respond to information requests in accordance with confidentiality protocols.
Store documents and records and perform applicable billing, charge capture, or credit-entry functions.
Follow SOPs, equipment and computer protocols, downtime procedures, quality-system responsibilities, and departmental proficiency and competency standards.
Participate in training new employees and students under the direction of Medical Laboratory Scientist trainers, review new SOPs, and participate in test development, validation, and implementation.
Attend at least one personal development session annually and perform other duties as needed to maintain quality operations.
Follow safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Provide service excellence by answering telephones using NM etiquette, protecting patient confidentiality, and assisting patients, visitors, and other contacts.