Laboratory Tech (Microbiology) Details

Laboratory Tech (Microbiology)

Mercy Health System of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Mercy Hospital and Medical Center is looking for Lab Technicians (Microbiology Lab) to join our team. We have part time and full time positions available; MT and MLT's are encouraged to apply.

The Lab Tech under the supervision of the Manager, performs routine laboratory analyses on a timely basis on patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.

• Perform routine lab analyses as scheduled by the Lead MT
• Performs routine calibration and preventation maintenance on lab instruments in accordance to established rorcedures
• Logs in specimens, keeps accurate records and reports results into the computer according to the sections established procedures
• Utilizes quality control procedures according to established procedures

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Preferred - Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or Biological or Physical Science
• Preferred: - Certification as MLT
• Required - One year full time experience in a clinical lab.
• Required - Organizational and interpersonal skills, professional and technical knowledge, initiative with a degree of accuracy and attention to details in approaching work responsibilities
• Required - Works successfully in a team environment with pathologist, peers, and Department/Hospital staff required

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