Schedule: Full time
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
City: LA GRANGE
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60525
Job Description:Up to $7,500 sign on bonus available for eligible applicants Full-Time Nights - Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
- Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
- Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
- Facilitates workflow and support education to clinical staff as needed.
- Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing.
- Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.
- Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.
- Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
- May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.
- Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
- Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
- Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
- Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings
- Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
- General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use
- Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; additional languages [Preferred]
- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills
- Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills
- Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years)
- Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
- Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting
- Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
- Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development
- Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations [Preferred]
- Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques [Preferred]
Education: - Associate's [Required]
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory (Preferred)
Field of Study: - in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
Licenses and Certifications: - MLS or MT credentialed by ASCP, AAB, or AMT required
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:$25.65 - $52.00
