Medical Lab Technologist-Nights at Saint Anthony Hospital – Chicago, Illinois

Medical Laboratory Technologist
Full Time
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am
Rotating Weekends Required
Compensation $30.29-$40.00
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles
Responsibilities: To provide standardized clinical laboratory analysis in order to provide information or materials for use by physicians in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease or the assessment of a medical condition. Performs proficiency testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, testing validation, testing management and all quality functions.

1. Uses the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of the examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician.
2. Notifies appropriate individuals of stat and critical value results. Interacts with patients, their families, patient care personnel and physicians regarding test procedures and requirements.

1. After proper instruction, operates scientific medical laboratory instruments, and performs any required procedures, following established departmental protocols. Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments; troubleshoots problems. Makes repairs if possible or refers problems to supervisor. Performs instrument validation as required.

1. Effectively uses the functions of the computer systems in the department to enter information and locate laboratory test results and other information. Maintains confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years lab experience preferably in a hospital
• MT (ASCP) preferred

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Bereavement Leave / Short-Term Disability / Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Business Traveler’s Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance & Legal Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Adoption Assistance
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program