Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as as a Medical Technologist in the Silver Cross Orland Park Medical Pavilion Laboratory.  In this role, you will routinely perform a wide range of clinical analyses in the Hematology and Chemistry 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.

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.
• 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.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, operation, safety and quality controls policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information.
• 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.
• Communicates information or problems with laboratory team and leadership in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies leadership of any shortages or problems.
• Assists in maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures and record keeping necessary to meet standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies.
• Assists in training and ongoing continuing education of laboratory testing personnel, students, pathology residents, fellows, and others.
• Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation.
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency.

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 Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience preferred.

 Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.10)
• Shift: Rotating Shifts, as needed
• Work Location: Silver Cross Orland Park Medical Pavilion Laboratory 
• CBA code: Non-Union