Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist - Tinley Park Part Time | 20 hours per Week Hours: Rotating Shifts between 6am-9:30pm Monday-Friday. Rotating Weekends. Location: Tinley Park The MT uses pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of the examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician. Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. The MT is responsible for collecting receiving and processing of specimens. Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt Evaluates specimens for appropriately and takes necessary corrective action and documents accordingly Prioritizes specimens processing based on established priorities Aliquots specimens according to established protocols Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section The MT is responsible for analyzing laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation Evaluates quality control and performs maintenance and on instrumentation and equipment Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems. Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective action Reviews and evaluates results for completeness, correctness and consistency within defined test Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes. The MT is responsible for establishing and monitoring programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance Reviews pending logs and follow-ups to ensure pending tests are completed and/or canceled when appropriate Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues. Analyzing lab reports for accuracy Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration Responsible for ensuring the laboratory is inspection ready at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation). Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following the specific timeline: Certified with in the year of date of hire for Biological Degree(s) Certified within six months of date of hire for MLS/MT training programs CPR preferred Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred, but not required. New graduates welcome to apply. The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28.00-42.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duly Health and Care