Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Transfusion Services/PRN/3rd Shift/Lutheran General

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

9d • $24 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. The role monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe. It evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results. The Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician also performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment, recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction, and evaluates and implements appropriate corrections. They perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol, and evaluate quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated. This role ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Additionally, the position provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. It assists in the development of education and training protocols, instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned, and assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. The role ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting, and performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. It supports disease-specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn-around time goals and provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during a high acuity patient event. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• No experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• 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.
• Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• 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 l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
• 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.
• Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

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