Medical Technologist Microbiology, Night

Lurie Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

22h • $29 - $47 • 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. With a 140-year legacy, it is the largest pediatric provider in the region, focusing on kids and their families. The hospital is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. This position is for a Medical Technologist in Microbiology.

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 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
• Various voluntary benefits: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees