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Medical Technologist-Microbiologist

Advocate Health
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Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

  • 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
     


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
     
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
     
  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.


Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or
     
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field


Experience Required:

  • No experience required


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
     
  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

     


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • 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.