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Medical Technologist-Laboratory Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Orland Park, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridMarketingFull-time

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a crucial role in the clinical laboratory, performing various test procedures and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results to physicians.

Responsibilities

  • Technical responsibilities: Enters orders correctly, verifies specimen appropriateness, processes specimens, and performs QC tests.
  • Collecting, receiving, and processing specimens: Labels specimens accurately, evaluates appropriateness, prioritizes processing, aliquots specimens, and prepares samples.
  • Maintaining test system integrity: Performs preventive maintenance, verifies reagents and supplies, and ensures adequate inventory.
  • Performing tests: Prioritizes and completes tests within TAT, reviews results, and interprets findings.
  • Post-test specimen storage: Stores and retrieves specimens according to protocols.
  • Charge capture/billing: Verifies and reports results, generates reports, and amends erroneous reports.
  • Universal responsibilities: Follows SOPs, operates equipment, and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health.
  • Certification: General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligibility for categorical BB, C, H, or M (ASCP) Certification.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Our goal is to support your well-being through competitive compensation and benefits.

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