Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Transfusion Services/Full-Time/2nd Shift/Lutheran General

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

2d • $24 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, second shift position in Transfusion Services at Lutheran General Hospital. The role involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests, including specialty testing in areas such as transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. The position requires providing direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments and demonstrating knowledge of age-specific patient care. The role also includes performing and documenting instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control, as well as collecting specimens and providing technical assistance to support staff.

Requirements

• Associate degree OR Graduation from a Medical Laboratory Technician program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS or ASCP) or an equivalent program OR documented equivalent education and training.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control; evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and makes basic corrections by using prescribed strategies, or notifies a Medical Technologist, site coordinator or supervisor.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Ascertains specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff, when applicable.
• 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 specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree