Medical Lab Technologist
Everly Health · Hoffman Estates, Illinois
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $28–$33 an hourAbout $58,240–$68,640 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- evening, weekend
- Ability to work the assigned 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. schedule on either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- 2+ years in similar laboratory rolerequired
Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role
from the posting - Running and troubleshooting chemistry analyzersrequired
1 year experience running and troubleshooting Chemistry analyzers
from the posting - Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory sciencerequired
Individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or a bachelor's degree plus a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required
from the posting - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) certificationrequired
a bachelor's degree plus a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required
from the posting - English communication (written and verbal)required
High ability to communicate in English, written and verbally, within all levels of the organization
from the posting - Reading and following laboratory proceduresrequired
Ability to read and follow laboratory procedures, manufacturer instructions, quality-control requirements, and safety procedures
from the posting - Basic computer skillsrequired
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace, and laboratory information systems or other proprietary software
from the posting - Microsoft Wordrequired
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace
from the posting - Microsoft Excelrequired
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace
from the posting - Google Workspacerequired
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace
from the posting - Laboratory information systemsrequired
laboratory information systems or other proprietary software
from the posting - Specimen processing and preparationrequired
Process, identify, sort, log, and prepare specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures
from the posting - Quality control review and documentationrequired
Review quality control data, calibrations, maintenance records, and instrument performance
from the posting - Laboratory safety and infection controlrequired
Follow laboratory safety, bloodborne-pathogen, infection-control, confidentiality, and personal-protective-equipment requirements
from the posting - ASCP certificationpreferred
ASCP certification is strongly preferred
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Medical Laboratory Technologist supports accurate, timely, and reliable clinical laboratory testing. This non-supervisory role performs specimen processing and assigned moderate- and high-complexity testing in accordance with laboratory procedures, quality requirements, manufacturer instructions, applicable regulations, and documented training and competency.
The technologist works closely with the leadership and laboratory team to maintain quality, investigate testing issues, document corrective actions, and ensure that patient results are not released until the testing system is functioning within established performance specifications.
Responsibilities:
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Process, identify, sort, log, and prepare specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures and specimen acceptance requirements.
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Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing using applicable manual methods and laboratory instrumentation, mainly general chemistry methods as authorized for the role.
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Review quality control data, calibrations, maintenance records, and instrument performance to support reliable results.
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Recognize unexpected results, instrument or process issues, and conditions that may affect test performance; take appropriate action and promptly notify supervisory or technical personnel.
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Document deviations, investigations, corrective actions, maintenance, quality control activities, and patient-result records accurately and in accordance with good documentation practices.
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Withhold patient results when required until corrective or remedial actions are complete and the test system is operating acceptably.
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting according to laboratory procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions.
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Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain required records.
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Follow laboratory safety, bloodborne-pathogen, infection-control, confidentiality, and personal-protective-equipment requirements.
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Maintain an organized workstation, complete temperature checks, and store reagents and supplies as directed.
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Participate in training, competency assessment, continuing education, validation or correlation activities, and process-improvement work as assigned.
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Support specimen pickup, supply receiving, or other operational activities when assigned and trained to perform them.
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Perform other duties as assigned
Who you are / Job Requirements
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role
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1 year experience running and troubleshooting Chemistry analyzers
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Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or a bachelor’s degree plus a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required. ASCP certification is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work the assigned 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. schedule on either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.
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High ability to communicate in English, written and verbally, within all levels of the organization
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Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to perform assigned procedures only after required training and competency assessment.
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Ability to read and follow laboratory procedures, manufacturer instructions, quality-control requirements, and safety procedures.
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Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace, and laboratory information systems or other proprietary software.
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Ability to organize work, prioritize competing specimens or tasks, communicate effectively, and escalate problems promptly in a fast paced changing environment
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