at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Technologist I
Medical Technologist I
Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025727
Salary: $29.87-$37.48 hourly rate-commensurate with experience
Posting Close Date: 7/8/2024
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 I is to perform histocompatibility testing, including HLA typing by molecular methods, PRA, antibody identification and flow crossmatches. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance associated with patient test procedures for organ transplant and clerical tasks that employ the LIS to accurately order and report test results in a timely manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform HLA typing, antibody screening and identification, and flow crossmatches using established laboratory techniques. Interpret different and complex reaction patterns. Identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical results.
Perform quality control monitoring and record keeping, daily equipment function checks and scheduled preventative maintenance procedures.
Prepare reagents required to perform analyses. Monitor reagent supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained.
Assure compliance with accreditation standards.
Attend continuing education sessions and review literature to remain proficient in the latest procedures and testing techniques.
Instruct students and/or new employees in test procedures and policies.
Assist with research and development of new procedures to update testing procedures.
Rotate being on call for refrigerator/freezer alarms and emergency specimen send out
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.
The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf
Note: IDPH link to required Laboratory Personnel Qualifications can be found at: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/publications/clia-laboratorypersonnelqualifications.pdf
Note: It is recommended that, in order to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, the evaluation and verification of an applicant's credentials be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of an experienced clinical laboratory technologist and the personnel department in a manner which will preserve the applicant's anonymity.
Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.
You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.
When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts,... For full info follow application link.
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.
