Medical Lab Cl

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Full time

Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Up to $7,500 sign on bonus available for eligible applicants
**Full-Time Evenings
Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.
Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing.
Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.
Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.
Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines.
Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned [Required]
Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required]
Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required]
Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required]
Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner [Required]
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use [Required]
additional languages [Required]
may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays [Required]
Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; excellent customer service skills [Required]
Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years) [Required]
Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting [Required]
Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development [Required]
Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations [Preferred]
Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques [Preferred]
Field of Study:
~ Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information

Work Experience
• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii): For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following:

• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR
• At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing; Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Laboratory
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Night