Medical Technologist PRN

**Our promise to you:** Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **Schedule:** PRN **Shift:** 24 Hours (United States of America) **Address:** 701 WINTHROP AVE **City:** GLENDALE HEIGHTS **State:** Illinois **Postal Code:** 60139 **Job Description:** **•PRN (as needed) available 24 hours** Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing. • Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures. • Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies. • Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. • Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric patients. • May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately. • Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. • Follows appropriate safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. • Participates in laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities, including the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures, data collection, and special projects. • Other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** • Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned [Required] • 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 [Required] • Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required] • Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required] • Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required] • 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 [Required] • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required] • Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required] **Education:** • Associate's [Required] **Field of Study:** • in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, **OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information** **Work Experience:** • 1+ clinical lab experience [Preferred] **Additional Information:** • An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement: • Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements de…