MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I

Company: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Medical Technologist I

Hiring Department: Pathology Laboratories-Hematology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1015324

Salary: $24.00-$49.00 hourly rate-commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date: 11/18/2024

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of SocialWork; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

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 HIPPA 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 OHSA's Blood borne Pathogens Control Act. Adheres to Costumer 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.
    
    The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
    https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf
    Fully complete all sections of the online applicationincluding adding your full work history with specific details of your duties& responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education,licensure, certification, and language sections.
    
    You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications,licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of youronline application.
    
    When completing your online application, please be sure toprovide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties andresponsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will beprimarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates ofemployment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number ofhours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additionalconsideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts,licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicabledocuments.
    
    If an application is not fully completed and submitted bythe close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for thisposition.
    
    For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirementsmust be submitted no later than 11/18/2024.
    
    Please note that once you have submitted your applicationyou will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application,you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after theposting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and allsupporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
    
    This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salariescommensurate with experience. All fulltime benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package whichinclude; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, adefined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation,Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees anddependents. 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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
    
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