at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Technologist I (Tissue Typing)
Medical Technologist I (Tissue Typing)
Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1035661
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: M-F day shift
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: 7/24/2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $34.32-$61.68 hourly rate
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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 test procedures and clerical tasks that employ the LIS to accurately order, report, and charge for test results.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform HLA typing, antibody screening and identification, and flow cross matches using established laboratory techniques. Interpret different and complex reaction patterns. Identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test 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: 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.
Bachelor's degree in Science that meets the CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in one of the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences such as biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field.
Must have at least one-year full-time experience preferably working in an approved histocompatibility laboratory.
Must have knowledge of JCAHO and CAP requirements/standards as they apply to the testing performed in the Tissue Typing... 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.
