General, Medical Technologist, First or Second Shift
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

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Client Overview:

Do you like to travel? Join our travel team for an assignment in the beautiful city of Chicago! We are seeking a Medical Technologist at a state-of-the-art facility in Chicago for the night shift. This position is either five 8-hour or three 12-hour shifts. We are looking to fill temp-to-hire positions for performing blood gases and miscellaneous chemistry tests.

Perched on the shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its noted impressionist and post-impressionist works.

Overview:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
  
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
  
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
  

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
  
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
  
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
  
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
  

Education and Certification:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
  
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
  
• Two (2) years of experience
  

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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