Medical Technologist, Lab Clinical Microbiology Department - Registry

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Lab department. Here, you will perform microbiology, immunology, and molecular infectious disease tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and conduct esoteric tests with current technology. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and allergy identification. Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services. This department is in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• Must satisfy CLIA ‘88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems.
• Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory.
• Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in a Microbiology lab.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens submitted to laboratory.
• Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis.
• Assures proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed.
• Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
• Assists in maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures and record keeping necessary to meet standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies.
• Assists in training and ongoing continuing education of laboratory testing personnel, students, pathology residents, fellows, and others.
• Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation.
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency.
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information.
• Performs all procedures designated under CLIA'88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation.
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results.
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree