Medical Technologist, Hematology Lab - Full-Time, Night Shift

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Hematology Lab department. Here, you will perform routine and esoteric tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and provide accurate and efficient results.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens submitted to laboratory
• Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis
• Affirms 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
• 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
• 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
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions
• Performs all procedures designated under CLIA’88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
• 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
• 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
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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 technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent

Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies

Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems

Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory

Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations

Qualifications

At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in a Hematology lab

Skills

None specified

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Night Shift + Rotating Weekends/Holidays