Medical Technologist Sr - Immunology and Flow Cytometry
About The Position
The Senior Medical Technologist 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 time frames. As a resource person, clinical and technical expert, and role model, the technologist supports communication between staff and leadership and advances the Hospital’s and department’s continuous quality improvement and customer service goals. The technologist follows laboratory testing procedures and policies; identifies testing problems and interference; applies scientific methods to problem-solving; evaluates methods and techniques; and ensures quality management criteria are met. The role includes quality-control review, corrective action, instrument verification and troubleshooting, procedure and protocol development, competency assessment, maintenance of documentation, and support for regulatory compliance. The technologist also helps maintain the work area and supplies, supports staff recruitment, teaches students and personnel, and provides consultative, educational, technical, and informational services to patients, families, and hospital personnel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
- 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.
- Documented progressive clinical laboratory experience with 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 established procedures and policies.
- Recognize clinical significance of test results and report them within established time frames.
- Identify testing problems and interference, recommend appropriate action, apply scientific methods to problem-solving, and evaluate methods and techniques.
- Review, document, and evaluate daily and weekly quality control; identify deviations and recommend, implement, and document corrective action.
- Maintain schedules and compliance for instrument verification studies; assign and verify testing and route documentation to the laboratory manager or director.
- Verify testing is completed within expected time frames and review results for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
- Perform, record, and monitor required quality indicators, including instrument maintenance and temperature checks, and check weekly compliance.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on instrumentation.
- Maintain a clean work area, endorse pending work at shift end, and help maintain adequate station supplies and report shortages.
- Develop and maintain relationships with laboratory vendors.
- Assist the laboratory manager and director in preparing, reviewing, and revising procedure manuals.
- Complete competency testing and mandatory and continuing education; develop, coordinate, assess, and document competency testing.
- Facilitate development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.
- Support customer service, innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.
- Assist the laboratory manager and director with compliance with applicable governmental, accreditation, and hospital standards, including CAP, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, FDA, and/or TJC requirements.
- 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 use resources to provide consultative, educational, technical, and informational services to families, patients, and hospital personnel as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match
- Voluntary 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
- Hourly employee differentials may be available; leadership incentives apply to select roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
