Full Time Medical Technologist in Comfort Health Laboratory & Diagnostic Center at Joliet IL

Our private practice is committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Schedule:

• Full time
• 16-40 hours per week
• Occasional on-call responsibilities shared among the team.

Salary:

$70k to $100k a year

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant to the scope of activities including safety policies.
• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Reports test results accurately and appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants. Performs corrective actions if required.
• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department. Examines review lists, pending logs and the like. Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate. Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.

Qualities

• State licensure or eligible as a Medical Technologist under the provisions of Chapter 483
• Requires licensure in the specialties of Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, and/or Hematology based on areas where employed
• Medical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of current experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competent Computer skills
• Ability to use complex medical equipment
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Great bedside manner
• Detail orientated
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

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