Medical Laboratory Technician I - Specimen Processing

Medical Laboratory Technician I - Specimen Processing

Hiring Department: Path Labs

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1013284

Position Number: CE2454, CE2455, CE2456

Position Close Date:  3/4/24

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Description:

UI Health is seeking eleven (11) Medical Laboratory Technician I - Specimen Processing to join our Path Labs team.  This role will work under supervision performs a variety of duties and responsibilities associated with basic laboratory support functions, such as specimen processing according to policy and procedure, filing, answering telephones, result retrieval, customer service, faxing reports, order entry, log in specimens, printing reports, specimen distribution, centrifugations of specimens, operate and troubleshoot computer terminals, printers, fax and copiers, limited preventive maintenance. Troubleshoot and problem solve order errors, mislabeled specimen, missed test, add-on's and other specimen processing errors. Keep work area clean and organized. Wear PPE equipment at all times. Be professional and courteous when interacting with internal and external customers and clients at all times. Perform other duties as assigned

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing.
• Following established guidelines, decide whether specimen type and quality is suitable.
• Notify physician if unacceptable. Perform computer procedures for test requesting, canceling or crediting tests ordered.
• Verify billing information. Prioritize and organize work
• Perform required procedures to process specimens: centrifuges, aliquots, etc.
• Distribute samples appropriately; maintain specimen storage. Answer phones for inquiries of results.
• Recall data via LIS and report by phone.
• Trace results not yet posted.
• Call STAT/critical results to clinics and units according to policy and procedure.
• Use the laboratory computer for all functions related to testing of patient specimens: run patient and lab reports and perform other computer functions i.e. backups.
• Verify and perform proper follow up for neonatal screens.
• Perform routine maintenance procedures and function checks on laboratory centrifuges using established procedures.
• Maintain the laboratory work area so that it is organized, neat and uncluttered
• Refer all problems to supervisor.
• Seek and obtain guidance from supervisor regarding questionable test results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Any one or combination of the following equivalent to two (2) years (24 months):

A. Associate’s Degree eighteen months (18 months) in medical laboratory technology (MLT).

OR

B. Completion of a vocational training program for Medical Laboratory technology.

OR

C. Work experience training in a medical laboratory which provided a knowledge of generally accepted medical laboratory principles and practices.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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