Rosemont

American Addiction Centers•Rosemont, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time 3rd shift position for a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician at IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Core Lab in Rosemont involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring a variety of laboratory tests according to established protocols. The role requires managing workflow, evaluating results for clinical significance, and ensuring proper reporting. Key responsibilities include performing and documenting instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair, as well as recognizing and correcting malfunctions. The incumbent will also be responsible for quality control and assurance, ensuring specimen suitability, and collecting specimens from diverse patient populations (newborn, pediatric, adult). Additionally, the role involves providing training and technical assistance to other lab staff, assisting in developing educational protocols, and contributing to the improvement of laboratory procedures and policies. Compliance with accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements, performing proficiency testing, and providing timely laboratory results for critical care departments are also essential aspects of the job. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of patients served. Advocate Health, the employer, is a large nonprofit integrated health system committed to comprehensive employee benefits and career development.

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 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

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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