Medical Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

265d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The Medical Technologist position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols. The role includes selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated, as well as documenting calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment. The technologist will recognize indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and implement appropriate corrections. Quality control and quality assurance are critical components of the job, ensuring compliance with all accrediting agency standards. The position requires collecting specimens from patients of all ages and providing training and technical assistance to laboratory staff. The technologist will also support critical care departments by providing timely and accurate laboratory results during high acuity patient events.

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.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments during high acuity patient events.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree