Medical Technologist I (Tissue Typing)

Medical Technologist I (Tissue Typing)

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041649

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:  On-Site  

Posting Close Date:  7/6/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $35.01-$62.90-hourly rate 

*Final salary offered will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience/qualifications, and budget.*

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
The Medical Technologist I is to perform histocompatibility testing, including HLA typing by molecular methods, PRA, antibody identification and flow crossmatches. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance associated with test procedures and clerical tasks that employ the LIS to accurately order, report, and charge for test results.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform HLA typing, antibody screening and identification, and flow cross matches using established laboratory techniques. Interpret different and complex reaction patterns. Identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results.

Perform quality control monitoring and record keeping, daily equipment function checks and scheduled preventative maintenance procedures.

Prepare reagents required to perform analyses. Monitor reagent supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained.

Assure compliance with accreditation standards.

Attend continuing education sessions and review literature to remain proficient in the latest procedures and testing techniques.

Instruct students and/or new employees in test procedures and policies.

Assist with research and development of new procedures to update testing procedures.

Rotate being on call for refrigerator/freezer alarms and emergency specimen send out

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489. The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf Note: It is recommended that, in order to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, the evaluation and verification of an applicant’s credentials be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of an experienced clinical laboratory technologist and the personnel department in a manner which will preserve the applicant’s anonymity.
• Bachelor's degree in Science that meets CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in one of the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences such as biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Have at least one-year full-time ex