Medical Technologist
3 weeks ago
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Clinical Hematology Lab.
Up to a $10,000 Sign On Bonus
In this role as a Medical Technologist you will perform Hematology lab tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and conduct esoteric tests with current technology. Hematology Medical Technologist provides 24/7 coverage of key tests required to support ED/trauma, OR, critical care, and oncology. Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services.
Job Summary
Routinely performs a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.
Essential Job Functions
* Receives specimens submitted to laboratory. Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processes for analysis. Assures 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.
* Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
* 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.
Required Qualifications:
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications
* At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience and previous Hematology experience preferred.
Position Details
* Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
* Shift: Night Shift + rotating weekends
* Unit/Department: Clinical Hemotology Lab
* CBA code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Why Join Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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