Senior Medical Technologist Hematology, Full-time, Day Shift

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Efficiently performs routine and specialized tests in one or various sections of the clinical laboratory independently or with minimal supervision. Recognizes the clinical significance of each test performed and reports results within established time frames. Serves as a resource person and clinical/technical expert and role model. Provides a timely communication link between staff and leadership. The position actively supports the Hospitals and the departments Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests. Identifies source and nature of test problems; makes appropriate recommendations as to course of action.

• Applies scientific methods in problem-solving and evaluates new methods and techniques. Assures that quality management criteria are met.

• Adheres to established organizational policies in handling blood borne pathogens biohazardous and chemical substances.

• Recognizes the clinical significance of each test performed and reports results within established time frames.

• Reviews documents and evaluates quality control daily and weekly. Identifies deviations from expected performance criteria recommends implements and documents corrective action seeking input from the manager if required. Identifies and correlates possible sources and nature of test interference/problems and makes appropriate recommendations as to course of action based on test theory and knowledge. Maintains schedule and compliance for completion of instrument verification studies. Assigns and verifies completion of testing completes and routes all documentation to the lab manager/director.

• Verifies laboratory procedures are completed within expected timeframes. Reviews results for accuracy and appropriate documentation.

• Performs records and monitors required quality indicators (e.g. instrument maintenance temperature etc.) at the prescribed time to comply with various agency and hospital regulations. Checks for weekly compliance. Is able to perform advanced troubleshooting on instrumentation.

• Assures a clean work area and properly checks and endorses pending work at the end of each shift. Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each work station and proper notification of short supplies. Develops and maintains relationships with laboratory vendors.

• Assists the lab manager and the director(s) in preparing reviewing and revising the laboratorys procedure manuals.

• Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position. Develops coordinates assesses and documents competency testing.

• Facilitates in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families co-workers and others.

• Assists the lab manager and the director in complying with governmental accreditation and hospital standards including the CAP CLIA CMS OSHA FDA and/or TJC as applicable to the department.

• Instructs and coordinates the teaching of students new laboratory personnel and other hospital professionals in laboratory testing as needed.

• Assists the lab manager and the director with staff recruitment.

• Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative educational technical and informational services as needed to families patients and hospital personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.

• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or AMT or equivalent certification required. Categorical certifications appropriate for the primary lab section (e.g. M(ASCP) for microbiology) are acceptable.

• A minimum of three years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Documented progressive clinical laboratory experience with increased responsibility.

• Meets all regulatory requirements for high complexity testing.

• Demonstrates technical and clinical expertise.

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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