Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)

Advocate Health

2d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory testing within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated. The role monitors workflow, evaluates test results for clinical significance and validity, and follows policies for reporting and notification. It also maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, performs quality control and quality assurance activities, and identifies and addresses testing or instrument problems.

The position verifies specimen labeling and suitability and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol. It provides technical direction, training, competency review, and assistance to laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, support staff, students, residents, and new team members. The role supports laboratory procedure and process improvements and compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements in an acute-care setting.

The technologist performs proficiency testing and specialty testing in areas such as transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. The position provides timely laboratory support to critical-care departments during high-acuity events, including codes, testing of irretrievable samples, tissue grinding, gram stains, mass-casualty procedures, and mass-transfusion procedures. The role requires age-specific knowledge and the ability to provide care appropriate to patients’ developmental and clinical needs.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The position may require a flexible schedule and alternate-site assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification through ASCP BOC within one year, or obtain Medical Technologist (MT) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within one year.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment to an alternate site.
• Ability to meet the knowledge and skill requirements for age-appropriate patient care.
• No experience required.

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 time frames.
• Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report and notify others of results according to policy.
• Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; recognize malfunctions and implement appropriate corrections.
• Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities, evaluating results and taking corrective action when indicated.
• Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Provide technical direction, training, competency review, and assistance to laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assist with development of education and training protocols and instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
• Improve the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and ensure compliance with accrediting standards and CAP regulatory requirements.
• Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry, supporting disease-specific accreditation and turnaround-time goals.
• Provide timely and accurate laboratory support to critical-care departments including the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events.
• Support emergency procedures including attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding, gram stains, mass-casualty procedures, and mass-transfusion procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts and on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level