South Suburban

American Addiction Centers•Hazel Crest, IL

12d•$24 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols. The role includes selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated, monitoring workflow, and making necessary adjustments to ensure timely completion of work. The Medical Technologist/Technician will evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follow established protocols for reporting and notification of test results. Responsibilities also include performing and documenting calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment, recognizing and correcting test and/or instrument malfunctions, and performing, documenting, and reviewing quality control and quality assurance procedures. The role involves ensuring specimen suitability and proper labeling, collecting specimens from patients of all age groups, and providing general direction, training, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Additionally, the position assists in developing education and training protocols, instructing students and new team members, and improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures. Ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting, and performing internal and external proficiency testing are also key duties. The role includes performing specialty testing in areas such as transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. A critical aspect of this role is providing direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments like the ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity patient events, which may involve transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding, gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures. The incumbent must 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.
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 such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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