The Medical Technologist performs a wide range of clinical analyses in microbiology, immunology, and molecular infectious disease testing to provide high-quality results for physicians and patients. They are also responsible for instrument maintenance, quality control, and assisting in the training of laboratory personnel and students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field and possess ASCP certification or eligibility. At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in a microbiology lab is preferred.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Lab department.
Here, you will perform microbiology, immunology, and molecular infectious disease tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and conduct esoteric tests with current technology.
This department is in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory.
This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.
You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
The Medical Technologist is responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and allergy identification. 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. 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.
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Continuing education
Sign-on bonus
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 in a Microbiology lab
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00)
Shift: Evening Shift - Rotating Weekends/Holidays
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Clinical Microbiology Lab
CBA code: Non-Union
5815 S Maryland Ave
UChicago Medicine Mitchell Hospital - Hyde Park is a six-story hospital at the heart of our historic Hyde Park campus.
An integral part of our academic medical center, the Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital is home to a variety of specialty care, including our post-natal mother-baby unit, advanced imaging services, physical therapy services, dialysis access center and in-patient units. Other amenities include wireless internet, a chapel, an on-site restaurant and a gift shop.
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To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
