Medical Lab Technologist
Hoffman Estates, IL - USA
Job Summary
Over the past decade Everlywell has delivered close to 1 billion personalized health insights transforming care for 60 million people and powering hundreds of enterprise 2025 an estimated 1 in 94 U.S. adults received an Everlywell test solidifying our spot as the #1 at-home testing company in the country. Fueled by AI and built for scale were breaking down barriers closing care gaps and unlocking a more connected healthcare experience that is smarter faster and more personalized.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Medical Laboratory Technologist supports accurate timely and reliable clinical laboratory testing. This non-supervisory role performs specimen processing and assigned moderate- and high-complexity testing in accordance with laboratory procedures quality requirements manufacturer instructions applicable regulations and documented training and competency.
The technologist works closely with the leadership and laboratory team to maintain quality investigate testing issues document corrective actions and ensure that patient results are not released until the testing system is functioning within established performance specifications.
Process identify sort log and prepare specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures and specimen acceptance requirements.
Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing using applicable manual methods and laboratory instrumentation mainly general chemistry methods as authorized for the role.
Review quality control data calibrations maintenance records and instrument performance to support reliable results.
Recognize unexpected results instrument or process issues and conditions that may affect test performance; take appropriate action and promptly notify supervisory or technical personnel.
Document deviations investigations corrective actions maintenance quality control activities and patient-result records accurately and in accordance with good documentation practices.
Withhold patient results when required until corrective or remedial actions are complete and the test system is operating acceptably.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting according to laboratory procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain required records.
Follow laboratory safety bloodborne-pathogen infection-control confidentiality and personal-protective-equipment requirements.
Maintain an organized workstation complete temperature checks and store reagents and supplies as directed.
Participate in training competency assessment continuing education validation or correlation activities and process-improvement work as assigned.
Support specimen pickup supply receiving or other operational activities when assigned and trained to perform them.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role
1 year experience running and troubleshooting Chemistry analyzers
Individuals who have earned a bachelors degree in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science or a bachelors degree plus a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Medical Technology (MT) as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required. ASCP certification is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work the assigned 2:30 p.m.11:00 p.m. schedule on either SundayThursday or TuesdaySaturday.
High ability to communicate in English written and verbally within all levels of the organization
Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to perform assigned procedures only after required training and competency assessment.
Ability to read and follow laboratory procedures manufacturer instructions quality-control requirements and safety procedures.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and/or Google Workspace and laboratory information systems or other proprietary software.
Ability to organize work prioritize competing specimens or tasks communicate effectively and escalate problems promptly in a fast paced changing environment
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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