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Summary:

The Medical Technologist (MT) utilizes education, experience and analytical judgment to provide the most accurate possible specimen assay results. The job duties include examining and performing tests on various specimen types to provide patient management information to clinicians in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion Service and Specimen Processing. The technologist may be trained in all or selected areas dependent on laboratory needs. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and HCFA, is an important aspect of our laboratory's environment. Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Medical Center Compliance Plans. Patients served at Cook Children's Medical Center range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in the procedure manuals.

Pay:

• This position has a flat rate of $43.00/hr

Schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-3:00pm

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or completed the requirements for the AMT or HEW certification

• At least one year of laboratory training or experience or both, in high complexity testing is preferred

• Must be MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), or MT (HEW), or equivalent registered or eligible - Prefer MT(ASCP)

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.