Senior Medical Technologist, Microbiology Department - Registry, Remote

About the position Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as aSenior Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Lab 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. TheSenior Medical Technologist performs direct patient care for 90% of scheduled hours; theSenior 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 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. This position is a 100% remote opportunity. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.Responsibilities • Receives specimens submitted to laboratory and determines whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis. • Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids. • Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. • Assists in establishing and maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures, and record keeping necessary to meet the standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies.• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities. • Assigned responsibility for special projects/activities such as correlation studies, test setup, alternate site testing oversight, inventory management. • Provides specialized support in the implementation of new clinical laboratory procedures, equipment and processes. • Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures.• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • 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.• 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. Nice-to-haves • Experience reading/writing SOP. Apply tot his job