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    Medical Technologist 2 - Chicago, United States - Northwestern University

    Northwestern University
    Northwestern University Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Department:
    MED-Transplant Center


    Salary/Grade:
    NEX/14

    Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,000 to $62,000 per year; $26.81- $ 29.69 per hour.

    Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.


    Job Summary:
    This position performs high complexity clinical lab procedures in support of the NMH and LCH transplant centers. The procedures are molecular based tissue typing, flow cytometric and solid phase

    antibody testing and crossmatch, and immunoassays.

    Follows appropriate protocols, policies, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices.


    Please note:
    This position will require some on-call and overtime.

    This position requires some on-call work on the weekends.

    Employee will require access to NM/Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital.

    Employee affiliation to NM requires yearly influenza vaccination documentation submission or proof of accommodation/ religious/medical exemption.


    Specific Responsibilities:
    Technical


    • Performs, analyzes, and interprets clinical histocompatibility tests. Completes all aspects of the HLA histocompatibility procedures performed in the CLIA and ASHI certified Transplant Immunology Laboratory. All tests are used to help determine compatibility of donor and recipient pairs.
    • Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents.
    • Manages clinical lab data and generate reports.
    • Completes daily general lab maintenance.
    • May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project.
    • Performs statistical tests.
    • Demonstrates good judgment, conscientiousness, precision and accuracy when performing assigned testing
    • Laboratory performance demonstrating good judgment, conscientiousness, precision and accuracy. A fully functioning level of understanding in many of the stated skills below is required.

    Cellular Biology:

    • Cell culture, cell isolation

    Histology:

    • Microscopy

    Immunology:

    • Flow cytometry

    Other (please specify):

    • Routine problem solving
    • Routine decision making
    • Complex problem solving
    • Complex decision making
    Administrative


    • Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
    • Interprets and/or presents results
    • Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
    • Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that testing objectives are attained.
    • Participates in continuing educational activities.
    • Based on level of experience and credentials, may participate in competency evaluation of other medical technologists
    Finance


    • Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.
    • Verifies accuracy of invoices.
    • Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagents, &/or lab supplies.
    • Identifies low inventory ordering needs and is proactive in addressing them.
    • Follow ups with vendors to ensure inventory will not be compromised due to backorders/shipment issues
    Supervises


    • Trains students, other technologists or staff in high complexity assays and high level clinical testing analysis.
    Miscellaneous

    Performs other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Successful completion of a full 4-year courses of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in science; or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
    • One year previous experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures or related is required.

    Minimum Competencies:
    (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)


    • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests.
    • Must possess a good eye for detail, manual dexterity and must have the ability to maintain focus and mental concentration, due to the complexity of the work and risks stemming from an incorrect result.

    Preferred Competencies:
    (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)


    • Experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures.
    • Experience in training new technologists.
    • American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Histocompatibility technologist (CHT) or specialist (CHS) certification.
    • Experience in data analysis and reporting.

    Benefits:


    At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more Visit us at to learn more.


    Work-Life and Wellness:


    Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.


    We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

    Visit us at to learn more.


    Professional Growth & Development:
    Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.

    If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

    Visit us at to learn more.


    Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

    More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.


    The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

    We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

    Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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