Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time (MLT/MLS)

Advocate Health

7d•$25 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated. The role monitors workflow and adjusts work as needed to meet appropriate timeframes. It evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follows policy for reporting and notifying others of results. The technician performs and documents instrument and equipment calibration and maintenance, quality control, and proficiency testing. The role evaluates quality control results, takes corrective action when needed, recognizes test or instrument malfunctions, applies prescribed basic corrections, and escalates issues when appropriate. It also collects and checks specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients and provides technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff. The position supports laboratory quality, efficiency, and compliance with accrediting agency standards, including CAP regulatory requirements in an acute-care setting. Specialty testing may include transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. The technician provides timely, accurate laboratory support to critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events, including codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass casualty and mass transfusion procedures. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages across the lifespan, including the ability to assess patient-status data and identify age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role is full time at 0.9 FTE, scheduled on third shift for four or five 8-hour shifts per week or four 9-hour shifts per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and 2–3 holidays per year.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Clinical Lab Technician or a related field.
Obtain Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) within one year, or obtain MLT certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within one year.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Maintain patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate-site assignment.
Ability to operate all equipment essential to performing the job.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday; frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and infectious agents, including human blood and body fluids, and to wear appropriate protective equipment.
Ability to travel when required, with possible exposure to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
Monitor workflow and make adjustments to complete work within appropriate timeframes.
Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report or notify others of results according to policy.
Perform and document instrument and equipment calibration and maintenance.
Perform and document quality control, evaluate results, and take corrective action when indicated.
Recognize test or instrument malfunctions, apply prescribed basic corrections, or notify the Medical Technologist, site coordinator, or supervisor.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol and verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Provide technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff.
Assist in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and support compliance with accrediting agency standards and CAP regulatory requirements.
Perform specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
Support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
Provide direct, timely, and accurate laboratory support to critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events, including codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass casualty and mass transfusion procedures.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients across the lifespan.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.