Medical Technologist I - Flow Cytometry

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1036447

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Mon-Sun

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Salary: $34.32-$61.68 hourly rate-commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date: 9/1/025

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 ofEmployee Benefits.

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist I performs variety of tests of moderately and highly complex nature on variety of patient samples. Medical Technologist I performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, bone marrow, tissues, and other body fluids using established procedures. Medical Technologist I performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities. Medical Technologist I assists in training of laboratory personnel, new employees, medical residents, and students in the principles and techniques of medical technology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs moderately and highly complex tests by various manual and instrumental methods on peripheral blood, bone marrow, body fluids, and tissue specimens with minimal supervision while adhering to policies and procedures for obtaining optimal accuracy and precision of results.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and resolves flow cytometer’s technical problems and documents corrective action whenever possible according to laboratory procedures and policies.
• Performs instrument maintenance, QC, start-up, shut-down, and minors troubleshooting.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative flow cytometry studies including staining for Immunophenotyping panels and cell subset analysis. Assesses specimen adequacy, performs sample preparation using manual and automated methods.
• Prepares flow cytometry instrument data for review of instrument performance and to assess patient test result validity.
• Utilizes flow cytometer computer system to calibrate, to perform quality control, to acquire data, and to review patient histograms base information.
• Assesses 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; consults with Supervisor prior to the release of results when results are unusual or unanticipated; notifies approved care givers of technical problems with results following Compliance, HIPPA.
• Performs Bone Marrow collection assistance procedure, maintains bone marrow cart readiness, hands-off supplies as requested by the physician, prepares slides and specimens for analysis. Prepares bone marrow smears, processing, staining, and filing.
• Performs cases accessioning for Bone Marrows and Immunophenotyping.
• Receives a wide variety of patient specimens arriving to the laboratory for testing. Performs procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories.
• Participates in data collection and monitoring of quality assurance monitors as determined by department and section policy. Maintains appropriate records for these procedures.
• Completes Quality Assurance Investigation Logs to thoroughly document matters requiring follow-up or corrective action.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines of OHSA's Blood borne Pathogens Control Act.
• Adheres to Costumer service guidance, interacts with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and customers via telephone conversations and in person in a professional and helpful manner.
• Participates in CAP proficiency testing. Performs periodic proficiency (internal and external) testing, participates in data collection and monitoring of quality assurance monitors as determined by department and section policy. Completes Quality Assurance Reports. Participates in the laboratory Continuing Education (CE) program annually.
• Interacts with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and all customers via telephone conversations and in person in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Performs accessioning, resulting, verification, confirming, look-ups, and other LIS laboratory related functions through the UI Hospital LIS.
• Assists in training of laboratory personnel, new employees, medical residents and students in the principles and techniques of medical technology.
• 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: 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 meet educational requirements set forth by CLIA88, Subpart M. 493.1483.
• Must be familiar with and maintain compliance with the College of American Pathologists accreditation and CLIA 88 requirements in the general laboratory.
• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, chemical or biological sciences, is strongly recommended.
• Must complete training of the daily bench assignments with a staff technologist or supervisor prior to the assignment of any duties described above.
• Must have knowledge of correct procedures for handling potentially infectious specimen material of patient origin so as not to contaminate self, coworkers or the work area.
• Must have knowledge of the importance of appropriate waste handling and disposal.
• Must understand the applications and purpose of laboratory quality assurance programs and procedures.
• Must be able to identify problems of a technical and/or clinical nature, referring the problem to supervisory staff in a timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain productive communication with peers, supervisors, health care staff and visitors.
• Must understand the function of the medical laboratories in the health care environment.
• Must have knowledge of the importance of the flexibility necessary for work performance within the laboratory setting and the importance of a professional appearance and attitude.

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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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