Medical Technologist, Lab Clinical Microbiology Department Registry

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as a Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Lab department . Here will perform microbiology immunology and molecular infectious disease tests operate state-of-the-art instruments and conduct esoteric tests with current technology. 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. Operating within UChicago Medicines 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. This department is in the Clincal Microbiology Laboratory . This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

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.

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
• 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 CLIA88 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

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Why Join Us

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together : working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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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.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Hospital Experience,Laboratory Procedures,Phlebotomy,Conflict Management,Microbiology,Quality Control,Laboratory Techniques,Sales Support,Toxicology Experience

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Experience : years

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