Sherman

American Addiction Centers•Elgin, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, PRN position for a Medical Technologist on the 2nd shift, working from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role requires working four or more days per month, including one weekend day and two weekdays, with a commitment of 8 hours per shift and availability to work holidays. The Medical Technologist will perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests, monitor workflow, evaluate results for clinical significance, and follow protocols for reporting and notification of test results. Responsibilities also include performing and documenting calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments, recognizing and correcting instrument malfunctions, and performing and documenting quality control and quality assurance. The role involves ensuring specimen suitability, collecting specimens, providing direction and training to other staff, assisting in developing training protocols, and improving laboratory procedures. The Medical Technologist will ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards, perform proficiency testing, and conduct specialty testing in various areas. They will also provide direct support to critical care departments, including transfusion services, attending codes, and performing testing on irretrievable samples during high acuity patient events. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
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 adjustments 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 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.
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.
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

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