Medical Technologist - Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) Clinic)

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.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms, performs exam room check-out, patient check-in, and electronic record documentation, including scanning.
• Supports various clinical activities and clinics by providing navigation support to patients, ensuring they are personally escorted throughout their experience.
• Evaluates data and service improvement opportunities, acting as an information resource and a patient advocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year experience of hands-on laboratory work handling biological specimens and cells, although two years prior lab experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and training in sterile or aseptic technique.
• Experience and ability to perform procedures in laminar flow hood and/or biological safety hood.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work with clinical research coordinators, research nurses, and surgeons to ensure proper receiving of surgically resected tumor specimens in a timely manner.
• Ability to create and/or maintain a tissue receiving, processing, and biobanking log.
• Knowledge or training in tumor tissue dissection, T lymphocytes isolation from resected tumor tissue, tissue culture, and tissue preparation for cryopreservation and/or shipping is required.
• Knowledge or training in DNA isolation and single cell RNA sequencing is preferred.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a practice setting preferred including in-depth knowledge of appropriate insurance protocols.
• A completed Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• General working knowledge of computer programs including the Microsoft Office Suite & a knowledge of EPIC is preferred.
• Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Rotate, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts starting as early as 6:30am and ending as late as 10pm with rotating Saturday and/or Sunday shift every 2-3 months
• Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Orland Park Clinic
• CBA Code: Non-Union