Department: 60531 IL ACL Laboratories - Dreyer: Technical Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 28 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Technologist should be available to work various shifts with start times of 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Available to work the day shift and PM shift which is 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Every other weekend and 1 holiday per year. 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 the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned. Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. 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 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. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment. 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. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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