LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - LABORATORY SERVICES

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed. Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity. By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH.

LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

JOB TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

SHIFT: CURRENT SHIFT BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

Minimum Qualifications

• Must quality as a Medical Laboratory Technician under the Illinois Laboratories Code, required.
• Must have prior work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting as a Laboratory Technician, required.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Basic skills and knowledge of the technical and other related principles and practices necessary to function effectively as a Medical Laboratory Technician within a designated clinical laboratory units or section of the County's Healthcare System
• Ability to apply previously acquired skills and knowledge to area of assignment and successfully participate in additional on the job training as may be provided
• Ability to perform routine stat tests in serology, hematology, chemistry, microbiology or other assigned area(s) as part of a coordinated effort by laboratory personnel to test for and identify clinical specimens
• Ability to assist MLT III and others by labeling vials and specimens, conducting laboratory_ tests, correlating results, operating laboratory equipment, and performing other procedures according to well established guidelines
• Ability to work well and interact with others in shared tasks, referring problems or questions which may arise to the Medical Technologist or other designated personnel
• Ability to follow instructions and written guidelines effectively
• Ability to master simple techniques involving staining of microorganisms, transferring cultures, preparing chemicals,
• Ability to report findings both verbally and in writing; ability to accurately maintain records and data through the use of laboratory information systems
• Ability to assist with storekeeping, supplies and inventory control as directed
• Ability to participate and assist in blood drawing services as required
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPPA requirements
• This position may require 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 io heavy weights

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 and 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)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

*Degrees awarded outside 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER