Med Tech Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

PRN position covering 1st and/or 2nd shift. 16 hours minimal a month required including weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibility

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated
Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame
Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness
Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results
Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment
Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction
evaluates and implements appropriate corrections
Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated
Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing
Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol
Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff
Assists in the development of education and training protocols
instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned
Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes
Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting
Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples
Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry
Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals
Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event
This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year
Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment
Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday
Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed
May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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