Medical Technologist - Full time 2nd Shift

Community First Medical Center • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs test procedures in the clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment. The Medical Technologist performs as a generalist maintaining competency in one or more laboratory sections including but not limited to Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, and Blood bank. This is a Full-Time 2pm-10:30pm position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological sciences and at least 1 year of pertinent full-time clinical laboratory experience.
• Associate Science in Medical Technology; and 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Participates in the receiving and processing of specimens.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing for the specific laboratory section.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instruments/equipment.
• Verifies reagents and supplies meet acceptability criteria and ensures enough supplies are available.
• Performs and records all necessary quality control, evaluates QC results and takes necessary corrective actions.
• Prioritizes testing based on established priorities and within defined turn-around-times.
• Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous series of tests when needed.
• Reviews results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined test system.
• Recognizes unusual test results/interpretations and completes indicated reflex testing or other follow-up actions.
• Follow established protocols for critical values, result requests, and abnormalities.
• Recognizes test system performance problems.
• Reconciles Pending logs to ensure tests are completed or cancelled when needed.
• Performs all aspects of the post-analytical workflow to ensure results are reported.
• Perform validation new lots, AMR, and linearity.
• Participate in the execution of validation plans for new equipment or analytes.
• May serve as a preceptor/trainer for new staff members or students.

Benefits

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans
• MetLife Dental
• MetLife Vision
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees