Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Technician I – Microbiology

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotational weekends.

Pay range: $21.88 – $36.12 per hour (subject to qualifications, experience, certifications; may be eligible for annual performance bonus).

We are proud to offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Benefits for full‑time employees (30+ hours) include:

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program – Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

"Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which you are qualified by education, training, and experience."

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable SOPs, ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• May perform moderate complexity testing with specific on‑site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time for results, including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function; make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Inform supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized reports to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned; this is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required

Work Experience:

• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published March 14, 1990.

Preferred

Work Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying: 1–10 lb frequently; 11–25 lb occasionally; 36–50 lb seldom; >50 lb not without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments, demanding significant manual dexterity.

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

• Detail-oriented; able to work independently, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, and clients.
• Communication skills for handling telephone inquiries…