Medical Lab Tech MLT​/MLS

Overview

Position Highlights: The Medical Technologist (MT) uses pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of examination to process specimens and provide information for diagnosis and treatment. They routinely perform clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis, following laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Hours:
  
  Rotating shifts between 6am-9:30pm Monday‑Friday with rotating weekends
• Location:
  
  Naperville

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including healthcare navigation assistance
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year
• Immediate 401(k) match
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and financial benefits for adoption and surrogacy for eligible non‑physician team members

The MT uses pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability, and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease or assessment of medical condition as required by a physician.

Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Collects, receives, and processes specimens
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt
• Evaluates specimens and takes corrective action, documenting results
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing for the specific laboratory section
• Analyzes laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation
• Evaluates quality control and performs maintenance on instrumentation and equipment
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials, notifying supervisor of shortages or problems
• Recognizes test system performance problems and takes corrective action
• Reviews and evaluates results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined tests
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to policies and within stated turnaround times, following backup procedures during downtimes
• Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance
• Reviews pending logs and follows up to ensure pending tests are completed or canceled when appropriate
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues
• Analyzes lab reports for accuracy
• Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration
• Ensures the laboratory is inspection ready at all times

• Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• CPR preferred
  • Issued by (Governing Body)
    • AMT – American Medical Technologist
    • ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology
    • NCA – National Credentialing Agency
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies, or science
• Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation) and a detailed original transcript
• Experience not required
• Certified within the year of the date of hire for Biological Degree(s) and within six months of hire for MLS/MT training programs
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred
• Ability to analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and to act on critical values in a timely manner
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on analyzers
• Ability to perform clinical diagnostic testing on patient samples in a stat environment
• Basic computer skills required

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28-42, with the actual pay determined by skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.