Medical Technologist, Core/Blood Bank Laboratory - Evening Shift

About the position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Medical Technologist (Generalist) in the Blood Bank and Core Lab department. Here, you will perform routine tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and care of blood services support for the hospital and patients. You will be responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including antibody identification. This department provides laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services in both clinical and anatomical pathology and have various areas of expertise. This department is the Core Lab and Blood Bank Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, process, analyze, and report patient test results under direct supervision of the Lab Supervisor.
• Perform and interpret quality control and implement corrective action.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical assistance to customers when appropriate.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities.
• Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency.
• Control and maintain inventory and supplies for section.
• Perform standard, specialized automated and non-automated laboratory techniques.
• Operate all laboratory instruments and ensure proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunction and perform major repairs.
• Maintain records/documentation and process data.
• Prepare samples for analysis and determine acceptability of samples.
• Work all workstations within assigned department/section.
• Accurately verify results within time line limit.
• Evaluate and interpret results, recognizing and reporting abnormal results.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and safety policies.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of medical laboratory technical procedures, concepts, and applications.
• B.S. in biological science and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program.
• A B.S. degree with 32 semester hours in Biology and Chemistry and a MLT (ASCP) certification with three years full time experience in a clinical laboratory.
• MT (ASCP), MT eligible or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.

Benefits

• Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000.