Medical Technologist Sr - Immunology and Flow Cytometry
About The Position
The Medical Technologist Sr efficiently performs routine and specialized tests in one or more sections of the clinical laboratory, independently or with minimal supervision. The role recognizes the clinical significance of tests and reports results within established timeframes. It serves as a resource and clinical/technical expert and role model, provides a timely communication link between staff and leadership, and supports the Hospital’s and department’s continuous quality improvement and customer service goals. The position follows laboratory procedures and policies, troubleshoots test and instrumentation problems, evaluates methods and techniques, and ensures quality management criteria are met. It reviews and documents quality control and quality indicators, recommends and documents corrective actions, maintains instrument verification schedules, and helps ensure laboratory procedures and results are accurate and properly documented. The role also supports procedure development and revision, regulatory compliance, staff competency and education, student and new staff instruction, recruitment, and consultative and technical services for patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution; Medical Technology is listed as required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or AMT, or equivalent certification; categorical certification appropriate to the primary laboratory section is acceptable.
- At least three years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, with documented progressive experience and increased responsibility.
- Meet all regulatory requirements for high-complexity testing.
- Demonstrate technical and clinical expertise.
- Be detail-oriented and able to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests independently or with minimal supervision, following testing procedures and policies.
- Identify the source and nature of testing problems and interference, and recommend appropriate courses of action based on test theory and knowledge.
- Apply scientific methods to problem-solving and evaluate new methods and techniques while ensuring quality management criteria are met.
- Recognize the clinical significance of tests and report results within established timeframes.
- Review, document, and evaluate daily and weekly quality control; identify deviations and recommend, implement, and document corrective actions, seeking manager input when needed.
- Maintain schedules and compliance for instrument verification studies; assign and verify testing completion and route documentation to the laboratory manager or director.
- Verify laboratory procedures are completed within expected timeframes and review results for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
- Perform, record, and monitor required quality indicators, including instrument maintenance and temperature, and check weekly compliance.
- Perform advanced instrumentation troubleshooting.
- Maintain a clean work area, check and endorse pending work at the end of each shift, ensure adequate workstation supplies, and notify appropriate parties of shortages.
- Develop and maintain relationships with laboratory vendors.
- Assist the laboratory manager and director in preparing, reviewing, and revising procedure manuals and complying with applicable governmental, accreditation, and hospital standards, including CAP, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, FDA, and/or TJC requirements.
- Complete competency testing and mandatory and continuing education; develop, coordinate, assess, and document competency testing.
- Facilitate development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
- Model service principles focused on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to support patients, families, coworkers, and others.
- Instruct and coordinate teaching for students, new laboratory personnel, and other hospital professionals as needed.
- Assist the laboratory manager and director with staff recruitment.
- Maintain knowledge and provide consultative, educational, technical, and informational services to families, patients, and hospital personnel as needed.
- Adhere to organizational policies for handling blood-borne pathogens and biohazardous and chemical substances.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability coverage
- Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
- Potential differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
