Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, Residency Clinic

About the role

Responsible for maintaining laboratory clients following client service procedures. Duties and responsibilities extend to external laboratory clients and caregivers/associates throughout Aurora and Advocate Health Care Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results.
• Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
• Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable.
• Ensures productive and efficient operations of the section and department.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Requirements

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Associate's degree with experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Technical ability and interest.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
• Subject to exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Subject to exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne diseases.
• Subject to exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Subject to moderate noise environment.
• Subject to exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• Subject to occasional irregular hours.
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

$19.20 - $28.80 based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.