Medical Technologist I - Labs/Pathology Services

Medical Technologist I - Labs/Pathology Services

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023619

Posting Close Date: March 29, 2024

Position Number: CF0967

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.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC 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 .

Description:

The Medical Technologist I performs a variety of tests of a moderately or highly complex nature on patient and quality control samples for chemistry procedures. Such testing may be performed by manual methods involving technical interpretation and by automated analyzers involving maintenance and troubleshooting. The Medical Technologist I assist in staffing the core laboratory and with the training of laboratory personnel and others.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform moderately complex tests by various analyzers in the Laboratory and/or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids, using established procedures, under close supervision.
• Automated Chemistry Analyzer: operate high-throughput "profiling" analyzers and robotic automation adhering to the procedures to obtain optimal accuracy and precision of results in blood, urine and body fluids; apply knowledge of biochemical relationships in assessing the accuracy and validity of results obtained; recognize changes that are critical to patient care.
• Critical Care Testing: operate blood gas and electrolyte equipment, co-oximeters and whole blood glucose analyzers to assess patient acid-base balance, respiratory state, and metabolic levels; apply knowledge of physiological relationships in assessing the accuracy and validity of results obtained; recognize changes that are critical to patient care.
• Toxicology: operate routine and specialized instruments for therapeutic drug and drug of abuse analyses; determine blood lead levels by atomic absorption spectrophotometry; screen blood for the presence of volatiles; follow written procedures for interpretation and assessment of results.
• Immunoassay Testing: operate a variety of random access and discreet analyzers to determine levels of hormones, metabolites, drugs, tumor markers, and various ligands; apply knowledge of metabolic and biochemical relationships in assessing the accuracy and verification of results obtained; recognize findings that are critical to patient care.
• Special Chemistry: Perform HPLC procedures and Elisa automated analysis. Prepare reports for Hemoglobinopathy testing and Infection Diseases that require a technical level of interpretation.
• Miscellaneous: perform osmometry, acetone semi quantitation, and other manual procedures, as assigned.
• Automated Chemistry: operate automation robot loading and unloading of samples. Perform maintenance and minor troubleshooting.
• Review tests results before reporting, using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify results. Consult with supervisor prior to the release of results when results are unusual or unanticipated. Notify patients' physician(s) of life threatening results.
• Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing and perform the procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories.
• Perform established quality assurance procedures (i.e. quality control testing, instrument function checks, calibrations, and quality monitors) and maintain appropriate records for these procedures.
• Use the laboratory information system for all records functions and inquiries related to testing of patient specimens.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory, while adhering to all guidelines of OHSA's Bloodborne Pathogens Control Act.
• Required to communicate matters of technical importance to physicians, staff and customers on multiple systems as is appropriate
• Assist with the training of laboratory personnel, new staff and students including but not limited to medical students, med tech students, residents, fellows and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf

Note: It is recommended that, in order to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, the evaluation and verification of an applicant’s credentials be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of an experienced clinical laboratory technologist and the personnel department in a manner which will preserve the applicant’s anonymity.

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. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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