About this role
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Schedule: Full-Time | No Weekends | No Holidays
Pay Range: $34.00per hour Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; paid holidays; and other company-sponsored benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.
Position Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs routine and advanced laboratory testing in support of an invasive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiovascular practice. This position performs testing according to established procedures, operates laboratory equipment, evaluates testing methodologies, maintains accurate documentation, and provides day-to-day technical support and guidance to laboratory staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs routine and complex laboratory tests and analyses on patient specimens in accordance with established testing procedures.
• Operates manual and automated laboratory equipment and performs required quality control procedures.
• Reviews, evaluates, and follows established laboratory testing procedures and methodologies.
• Assists with evaluating new testing procedures, methods, and equipment as needed.
• Accurately records, verifies, and releases laboratory test results in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides day-to-day technical guidance and support to laboratory staff and assists with assigning work based on department needs.
• Helps coordinate and prioritize departmental workload to ensure appropriate coverage and timely completion of testing.
• Communicates laboratory workflow issues, operational concerns, and employee performance matters to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists with training and onboarding new laboratory employees and provides ongoing guidance related to laboratory procedures.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation in accordance with applicable laboratory, medical record, HIPAA, and organizational requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Follows applicable laboratory safety requirements, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, laboratory personnel, patients, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) through an appropriately recognized national certification organization, such as ASCP, as applicable to the position.
• Current Illinois licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, if required for the duties performed.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing accurately and efficiently while following established procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work Schedule
• Full-time position
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Schedule and hours will be communicated during the hiring process and may be subject to operational needs.