Extra Help Medical Technologist
Job no: 516745
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Job Summary
Under direction of the Laboratory Manager, provides diagnostic laboratory test results. Ensures appropriate collection and preparation of patient specimens, performance of laboratory test procedures according to protocols, instrumentation, and evaluation of information taking appropriate action as needed. Laboratory Procedure Manuals and Safety Manuals are available for reference during and after individual training. It is the responsibility of Laboratory staff to follow the procedures approved by the Lab Director and suggest revisions as needed.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$25.00/hour
Required Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of tests and procedures provided by the SHS Lab.
- Knowledge of state and federal licensing requirements (ie. CLIA)
- Knowledge of physiology and pathology as related to clinical diagnosis and treatment.
- Knowledge of basic principles of lab medicine as it relates to medical clinical lab testing.
- Knowledge of basic medical clinical instrumentation.
- Knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- Manual dexterity.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn basic management principles.
- Ability to learn basic computer operations.
- Organizational ability.
- Ability to operate complex lab equipment.
- Ability to maintain necessary records and reports.
- Ability to recognize abnormal results and act appropriately.
- Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with SHS facility personnel.
- Ability to determine the validity of results and initiate corrective action.
- Ability to manage several tasks at once.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy.
Work Hours
As needed, up to 28 hours per week
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to distinguish colors.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Special Instructions for Applicants
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Information for Applicants
Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 06/01/2023 08:00 AM CST
Application Closes:
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