Clinical Laboratory Tech - Seiu 73

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Location: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

Union: SEIU 73

Department: Hematopathology

Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Salary: $32.051 - $38.621 Hourly

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Multiple Vacancies

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) provides technical assistance or general guidance to laboratory staff as needed. Assists in verifying test results and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of services. Assists the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in the execution of highly advanced tests and procedures or provide additional coverage in connection with particular assignments, when needed. Provides expertise relative to assigned area(s) and performs a variety of responsible duties in connection with troubleshooting one or more benches, assisting with preventative maintenance, preparing for inspections, providing quality control, and reviewing and authorizing the release or transmittal of select data and test results within prescribed standards.

Typical Duties

• Performs highly complex tests and procedures requiring knowledge, skills and theoreticaljudgment at a level consistent with professional training as a Medical Technologist as definedby the CLIA, under a variety of conditions involving general or minimal supervision.

• Applies a high degree of proficiency and skill in executing a variety of advanced tasks, whichmay include providing technical instruction and training to new staff, students, and trainees inconnection with demonstrating the proper execution of quantitative and qualitative analyses.

• Applies complex principles, concepts and practices relevant to area of assignment and testsbeing performed. Exercises professional discretion and judgment by selecting from variableguidelines and written procedures requiring greater specificity and interpretation. Consults withMLS or other senior staff as necessary and communicates effectively to these and to supportstaff in regard to technical matters requiring an understanding of the principles involved.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the safe use, maintenance and proper applicationof a variety of automatic, semiautomatic or manual analytic methodologies and devices,chemicals, reagents, and other equipment and appliances and instructs others in their use.

• Assists in providing training, guidance and direction to staff in connection with a particular shift,project or assignment, when needed.

• Ensures that protocols are followed in connection with all procedures and alerts supervisors orsenior laboratory personnel regarding any problems or discrepancies.

• Assumes duties consistent with a specialized division, section or unit of the Department, whichmay include POCT, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Molecular Virology, Hematology,Immunology, Pathology, or other area as assigned. Rotates through and/or participates in orprovide assistance or secondary support in connection with one or more related areas of theLaboratory by assisting or relieving other employees, when needed. Assists staff members byproviding technical assistance in highly specialized tasks and procedures and may relieve MLSon this and other capacities when and as necessary.

• Assumes responsibility for maintaining lab quality assurance and quality control for a prescribed area in compliance with government and other regulatory body requirements.

• Assists with inventories, and assume primary responsibility for the maintenance, transmittal, and release of essential data and records as assigned.

• Utilizes laboratory information systems to effectively manage records and data in an accurate and responsible manner.

• Participates in and assist with specimen collection, processing and other related duties as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must qualify as a Medical Technologist (Testing Personnel) by the Clinical Laboratories Code and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for High Complexity Laboratory (must provide at the time of interview).
• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program, or One (1) year of experience in the posted laboratory section from a hospital based clinical laboratory.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including alternating weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and skill necessary to assume responsibility for maintaining lab quality assurance and quality control for a prescribed area in compliance with government and other regulatory body requirements

• Knowledge of inventory control and record keeping

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge and skill in the safe and effective use, maintenance, calibration and application of a variety of automatic, semi-automatic and manual analytic instruments and devices, chemicals, reagents and other equipment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

• Ability to identify problems and effectively resolve or address irregularities and discrepancies which may arise in the testing process

• This position occasionally requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, operating laboratory equipment and other devices, or moving moderate to heavy weight.

• The duties listed above are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand-washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position .
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.