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- Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
- 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.
- Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
- 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.
- 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.
- n/a
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field
- No experience required
- 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.
- 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.
MLS/Med Tech - Downers Grove, United States - Advocate Health
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$7500 SIGN-ON BONUS
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