Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologist - Generalist - Nights

About the role

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various laboratory tests in the assigned section in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Calibrates, standardizes equipment and performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Recognizes instrument malfunction and out of control test results and seeks assistance from Clinical Lab Supervisor or Technologists.
• Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
• Participates in proficiency testing.
• Assists in specimen collection as necessary and assists in specimen processing and accessioning as appropriate.
• Maintains positive work environment.
• Assists in teaching responsibilities for other MLTs and Tech Extenders as well as training and orientation.
• Assists Technologists in supply management for section.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required: Registration as MLT (ASCP), RCT, MLT (AMT), CLT (NCA).
• Education Required: Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Associate degree required in Applied Sciences. MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent as determined by the Professional Director.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials.
• Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).
• Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
• Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Pay

Pay Range $25.30 - $37.95

Schedule

7 on, 7 off rotation (Wednesday - Tuesday) - 3rd shift (9p - 730a weekdays; 7p-730a Saturday/Sunday).