Technical Lab - Medical Technician

Job Title : Medical Technician

Location : Schaumburg, IL

Duration : 3+ months

Is Covid Vaccination Required? : No

Is Position Eligible for Remote Work? : No

State of Credentials Licenses Required : No

Shift / Time Zone : 1 candidate on - 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm m-f

1 candidate on Tues - Saturday 3 : 00pm to 11 : 30pm

Job Description : Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor. Sets up and monitors automated test procedures.

Performs manual procedures requiring judgment. Uses pre-calibrated and / or automated devices.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow departmentΓÇÖs procedure in reporting critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review / train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training / educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and
• contents of the safety manual. Know the location / use of all applicable safety equipment.
• May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Qualifications :

Education Preferred :

BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or Work Experience : 1 - 3 year Clinical experience preferred.

Other :

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

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