Medical Lab Tech

5 months ago

Park Ridge, United States 125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation Full time

Department:

60472 IL ACL Laboratories - Lutheran: Core: Days

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting, and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results. Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs and documents quality control; evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and makes basic corrections by using prescribed strategies, or notifies a Medical Technologist, site coordinator or supervisor. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Ascertains specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff, when applicable. Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting, Performs all internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals. Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: N/a Education Required: Associate degree OR Graduation from a Medical Laboratory Technician program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS or ASCP) or an equivalent program OR documented equivalent education and training. Experience Required: N/a

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace. Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job. Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents. Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids. Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

 

About Advocate Health 

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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