Medical Technologist Microbiology, Night

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care, leveraging the latest medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy, the hospital focuses on patient and family-centered care and is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. This position is for a Medical Technologist in Microbiology, working the night shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in chemical or biological sciences, or associate’s degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology which consists of 60 semester hours including a minimum of either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or equivalent combination of science courses (i.e. chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology) or, qualified as a technologist under the provisions in 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(4) or 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i) for high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995.
Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate or high complexity testing as appropriate within assigned area.
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology (Required)

Responsibilities

Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests.
Identifies source and nature of test problems and and makes appropriate recommendation as to course of action.
Applies scientific method in problem solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques.
Assures that quality control criteria are met and adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances.
Records necessary documentation to comply with various agency and Hospital regulations.
Performs required instrument maintenance at the prescribed time and logs appropriately.
Is able to perform minor trouble-shooting on instrumentation.
Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff in laboratory testing procedures as needed.
Assures a clean work area and technical clean-up at the end of each shift.
Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each work station.
Assists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position.
Other job functions as assigned, such as developing, coordinating, assessing, and documenting competency testing.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program