University of Illinois - Chicago
Medical Technologist I
University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Medical Technologist I
Hiring Department:
Pathology Laboratories-HematologyLocation:
Chicago, IL USARequisition ID:
1015324Salary:
$24.00-$49.00 hourly rate-commensurate with experiencePosting Close Date:
9/17/2024About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.Description:
To provide services to the medical community and patients by performing requested hematology, coagulation, urinalysis tests in a timely manner and fostering a learning environment for students, residents, and new employees rotating through the Hematology Laboratory. The Medical Technologist I in Hematology performs a variety of tests on patients samples of a moderately or highly complex nature. This critical position performs quality control for hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, stool, and body fluids procedures based on laboratory procedures and policies before patient testing can be performed.Duties & Responsibilities
Performs moderately and highly complex tests by various analyzers in the Laboratory and/or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, body fluids, stool, etc. using established procedures and policies.Reviews test results before reporting using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify result validity and clinical relevance.Follows laboratory established procedures and policies, and notify approved care givers of critical results following compliance and HIPAA standards.Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities to supervisor. Operates, troubleshoots, and resolves instrument's technical problems and documents corrective action whenever possible. Responds appropriately to error flags for critical results, delta checks, required dilutions, and result patterns. Notifies physician(s) of life threatening results.Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings. Receives a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing.Performs the procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories. Maintains a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines of OSHA's Blood borne Pathogens Control Act. Adheres to Customer service guidance, interacts with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and customers via telephone conversations and in person in a professional and helpful manner. Participates in CAP proficiency testing. Performs periodic proficiency (internal and external) testing, participates in data collection and monitoring of quality assurance monitors as determined by department and section policy. Completes Quality Assurance Reports. Participates in the laboratory Continuing Education (CE) program annually.Performs resulting, verification, confirming, and other LIS laboratory related functions on patients results through the UI Hospital LIS and automation middleware information system including: instruments checks, status reports, and basic maintenance and recovery functions.Assists in training of laboratory personnel, new employees, medical residents and students in the principles and techniques of medical technology.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than
9/17/2024.This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Go to
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
for a complete list of Employee Benefits.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.To apply, visit
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2261?c=uic
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Hiring Department:
Pathology Laboratories-HematologyLocation:
Chicago, IL USARequisition ID:
1015324Salary:
$24.00-$49.00 hourly rate-commensurate with experiencePosting Close Date:
9/17/2024About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.Description:
To provide services to the medical community and patients by performing requested hematology, coagulation, urinalysis tests in a timely manner and fostering a learning environment for students, residents, and new employees rotating through the Hematology Laboratory. The Medical Technologist I in Hematology performs a variety of tests on patients samples of a moderately or highly complex nature. This critical position performs quality control for hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, stool, and body fluids procedures based on laboratory procedures and policies before patient testing can be performed.Duties & Responsibilities
Performs moderately and highly complex tests by various analyzers in the Laboratory and/or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, body fluids, stool, etc. using established procedures and policies.Reviews test results before reporting using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify result validity and clinical relevance.Follows laboratory established procedures and policies, and notify approved care givers of critical results following compliance and HIPAA standards.Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities to supervisor. Operates, troubleshoots, and resolves instrument's technical problems and documents corrective action whenever possible. Responds appropriately to error flags for critical results, delta checks, required dilutions, and result patterns. Notifies physician(s) of life threatening results.Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings. Receives a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing.Performs the procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories. Maintains a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines of OSHA's Blood borne Pathogens Control Act. Adheres to Customer service guidance, interacts with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and customers via telephone conversations and in person in a professional and helpful manner. Participates in CAP proficiency testing. Performs periodic proficiency (internal and external) testing, participates in data collection and monitoring of quality assurance monitors as determined by department and section policy. Completes Quality Assurance Reports. Participates in the laboratory Continuing Education (CE) program annually.Performs resulting, verification, confirming, and other LIS laboratory related functions on patients results through the UI Hospital LIS and automation middleware information system including: instruments checks, status reports, and basic maintenance and recovery functions.Assists in training of laboratory personnel, new employees, medical residents and students in the principles and techniques of medical technology.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than
9/17/2024.This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Go to
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
for a complete list of Employee Benefits.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.To apply, visit
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2261?c=uic
#J-18808-Ljbffr