at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Technologist I Molecular Intern
Medical Technologist I Molecular Intern
Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Svcs
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025536
Posting Close Date: 6/28/2024
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Position Summary
The Medical Technologist Intern (MT Intern), under the direction and guidance of experienced Medical Laboratory Technologists, is educated to observe and perform moderate to high complexity testing on patient and quality control samples using quality standards, FDA requirements, and CLIA regulatory standards. Such testing may be performed by manual methods involving technical interpretation and by automated analyzers involving maintenance and troubleshooting. The MT Interns are taught to be individually responsible and professionally accountable for the testing process and to understand the role medical technology plays in aiding in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The MT Intern may complete testing on various analyzers in the laboratory and/or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids, etc. using established testing and safety procedures, under close supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities
80% Observes the performance of highly and moderately complex testing by various methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids, using established procedures, under close supervision.
Completes assigned training and thoroughly reads and understands all educational materials, (e.g. orientation binder, training guides, safety manual, etc.).
Reviews test results before reporting, using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify result validity and clinical relevance.
Follows laboratory and institutional established procedures and policies .
Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks, and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities to leadership.
Trains and overserves the operation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical problems and documents corrective action wherever possible.
Observes appropriate response to error flags for critical results, delta checks, required dilutions, and result patterns. Notifies physician(s) of life threatening results.
Trains to assess accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.
Receives a wide variety of patient specimens for testing. Performs the procedures needed to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories.
Observes and participates on CAP proficiency testing. Completes QA reports and participates in CE as needed for the MT Intern program.
Use the laboratory information system for all records, functions and inquiries related to testing of patient specimens.
20% Cognizant of the CAP Checklist requirement for all sections and knowledgeable of the location and contents of all binders in the sections (virtual and/or physical).
Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines of OHSA's Bloodborne Pathogens Control Act.
Maintain a harmonious working relationship among laboratory staff, provide the staff with leadership, serve as a mentor and role model and practice continuous quality improvement in all areas.
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The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
