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.
• Affords assistance in specimen collection as necessary and specimen processing and accessioning as appropriate.
• Assists in the maintenance of clerical records.
• Is familiar with LIS (and HIS if appropriate).
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a 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

• Physical Requirements And Working Conditions: 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

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Based on eligibility requirements. Includes:

• 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
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Schedule

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