Medical Technologist, Lab Service Center - Full-Time, Rotating Shift

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Orland Park Lab Service Center. Here, you will routinely perform a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.  This department is in the Orland Park Lab Service Center. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.   

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Essential Job Functions 

• Receives specimens submitted to laboratory
• Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processes for analysis
• Assures proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed
• Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions
• Performs all procedures designated under CLIA’88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results. Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turn-around times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must satisfy CLIA ‘88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent 
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems
• Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory  
• Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications 

• At least two years of pertinent laboratory experience is preferred

 Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Rotating Shift (between the hours of 6:30am - 8:30pm)
• Work Location: Orland Park