Medical Technologist (Non-Certified) - Blood Bank

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

315d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (Non-Certified) - Blood Bank position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests within established protocols. The role requires selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated, monitoring workflow, and making necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame. The technologist will also be responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment, recognizing indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction, and implementing appropriate corrections. The position includes performing quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocols, ensuring specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collecting specimens from patients of all ages. The technologist will provide direction, training, and technical assistance to laboratory technicians and support staff, assist in improving laboratory procedures, and ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards. The role also involves performing internal and external proficiency testing, specialty testing in various areas, and providing timely laboratory results for critical care departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an equivalent program in a science-related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents, and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments during high acuity patient events.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree