Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Condell Hospital

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

5d • $24 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician performs and evaluates laboratory testing in accordance with established protocols, assesses results for clinical significance and validity, and monitors workflow to ensure timely completion. The position supports laboratory operations across specialty areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.

The role includes specimen collection and suitability checks, instrument calibration and maintenance, quality control and assurance, proficiency testing, and technical support and training for laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. The position also helps improve laboratory procedures and maintain compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP requirements in an acute-care setting.

The technologist provides timely laboratory support to critical-care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events. Work may include transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass-casualty or mass-transfusion procedures. The position requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served.

This is a part-time day-shift position, 24 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts starting at 5:30 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The posted pay range is $24.10–$46.05.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a bachelor's or associate's degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• MT certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or obtain MLS certification issued by the ASCP Board of Certification within one year, or obtain MT certification issued by American Medical Technologists within one year.
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitor workflow and make adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness.
• Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; identify malfunctions and implement appropriate corrections.
• Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities, evaluating results and taking corrective action when indicated.
• Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Provide general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assist in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards and CAP regulatory requirements.
• Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; support disease-specific accreditations and turnaround-time goals.
• Provide timely and accurate laboratory support to critical-care departments, including the ED, ICU, and OR, during high-acuity events.
• Support transfusion services, attend codes, test irretrievable samples, perform tissue grinding and gram stains, and participate in mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 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
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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