Amazing Opportunity for Medical Laboratory Tech | Chicago, IL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts a wide array of laboratory procedures, encompassing all tasks and testing associated with the medical laboratory technologist role. Additionally, proficient in executing advanced and intricate laboratory procedures, adept at identifying deviations from expected outcomes, and resolving issues utilizing scientific methodologies. 
• Assesses and resolves challenges linked to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis while considering physiological processes and requisites.
• Ensures the optimal operation of laboratory equipment, documenting functionality, conducting calibration, troubleshooting malfunctions, executing repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance measures. Proficient in diagnosing testing discrepancies attributed to equipment malfunctions. 
• Executes and records quality control and assurance measures, as well as corrective actions pertaining to test performance, incorporating statistical principles and concepts of performance enhancement.
• Responds to inquiries concerning test outcomes, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and various factors impacting test results. Analyzes results, offers interpretations, and recommends appropriate follow-up tests or procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Blood bank experience is required 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution

OR

• Associate degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution with at least six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience in high complexity testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MLS or MT or MLT or equivalent certification from ASCP, or AMT.

Shifts: Nights, 5 days a week

Start date: Immediately

Shift: 11pm to 7:30 am (8 hour Shift)

Hours/week: 40 – 5 days/week - alternate weekend.