Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Laboratory department. Here, will be responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric coagulation tests, including diagnostic tests for acute, chronic and inherited bleeding disorders. The Senior Medical Technologist performs direct patient care for 90% of scheduled hours; the Senior Technologist has broad clinical expertise in the sub-specialty to troubleshoot aberrant results, instruments or method failures, support new test development, address QA/QM needs. Operating within UChicago Medicine’s Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians’ offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services. This department is in the Clincal Microbiology Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for general supervisor who oversees testing personnel performing high complexity testing
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in clinical laboratory science or related field, from an accredited college or university
• At least three years prior work experience required for certified individuals with practical clinical laboratory experience or a minimum of six years of pertinent clinical laboratory work experience for non-certified individuals with a bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and graphical computer programs, automated coagulation systems and conventional laboratory equipment
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory and hospitals information systems
• Ability to use and understand basic statistical concepts and methods that are commonly utilized in clinical laboratory science
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work in stress situations, and pay attention to details
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist in Microbiology (M) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent required

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Day Shift + Rotating Weekends/Holidays
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Clinical Microbiology Lab
• CBA code: Non-Union

Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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