Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• 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. 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. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • License/Registration/Certification required: n/a
  • Education required: Bachelor's or Associate's Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology or Medical Lab Technician program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
  • Experience required: n/aKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND 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.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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