MLS/Med Tech (Certified)/PRN/Days/Good Shepherd - Barrington Illinois

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Barrington, Illinois
Posted On: 04/23/2024

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• 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. .
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
  • 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, or
  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.Education Required:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related fieldExperience Required:
      • No experience requiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
        • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
          • 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.
          • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
          • Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
          • Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
          • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. More...

                

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