Medical Technologist
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Sign-On Bonus

Medical Technologist

Company Overview Shriners Childrens' Chicago believes that its long-term success as the world's finest philanthropic healthcaresystem depends on the dedication of each employee to a core set of values. These core values embrace the concept thatall employees are valued members of the family-centered patient care team. The patient care team as a whole iscomprised of two equally important interdependent units i.e., support service personnel and multidisciplinary direct patientcare employees. It is essential that each team member perform in a manner that exemplifies the belief in our core values. Job Overview Shriners Childrens' Chicago aka Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our 22 facilities, located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, provide advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Childrens' Chicago offers career opportunities to clinical and non-clinical professionals; as well as educational and research opportunities. The work environment is mission driven, high quality and provides great satisfaction to all professionals through the unique health care setting. We are an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing challenging and rewarding careers in an environment based on our corporate values - excellence, innovation, commitment, integrity, teamwork, stewardship and respect. Shriners Childrens' Chicago is looking for a full-time Medical Technologists for our Clinical Lab Department, to join our Hospital Team. Responsibilities The Medical Technologist accurately performs and evaluates technical procedures utilizing accepted quality controltechniques with the aid of automated, semi-automated and/or manual methodologies. Diagnostic procedures areperformed in chemistry, microbiology, hemostasis, hematology, blood banking, urinalysis and venipuncture as needed. Performs phlebotomy on patients/employees as needed. Follows proper procedure for preparing patient, verifying identityof patient, obtaining specimen, correctly filling out requisition. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality controland documents corrective action on QC failures. Performs daily, monthly, and as needed maintenance on equipment anddocuments accordingly. Is knowledgeable on correct procedure for specimen collection/rejection. Performs calibration ofequipment as required. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according toestablished laboratory protocol and procedures. Reports test results in a timely manner per policy/procedure. Reports results for stats, abnormals, critical values, and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy.Ensures test requisitions are filled out correctly. Is proficient in hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, microbiology,chemistry, serology and blood banking. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens whenproblems occur. Notifies Manager if unable to resolve the issue. Documents action taken. Complies with establishedlaboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. Promotes effective working relations andworks effectively as part of a department team, inter and intra-departmentally, to facilitate the department's ability to meetits goals and objectives. Maintains work area - cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies manager of low inventory. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or a related field of laboratory science (biological, chemical orphysical) from an accredited college or university. Experience: One to two years related experience and/or training in a general clinical laboratory setting preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: MT (ASCP) or equivalent