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Medical Technologist Microbiology, Midday

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $31.50–$51.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you train a rotating resident or student without slowing down the bench?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach well while still keeping turnaround times on track.

Tell me about a time you caught an error before a result went out.

What they are checking: Whether their attention to detail has actually protected a patient.

What would you do

How do you handle a critical value call when the provider is hard to reach?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the escalation chain until the result reaches someone who can act.

A specimen arrives mislabeled from the ICU. The nurse says it can't be recollected. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on specimen identification rules even under pressure.

The midday shift overlaps both day and evening teams. How do you make handoffs smooth?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly so pending work is not lost between shifts.

About the work

Walk me through how you work up a positive blood culture from a pediatric patient.

What they are checking: Whether they know the steps and urgency of a critical result that can change treatment fast.

Your quality control fails on a susceptibility panel. What do you do before reporting any patient results?

What they are checking: Whether they would hold results and troubleshoot rather than release questionable data.

How do you tell a true pathogen from a contaminant on a culture plate?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply clinical judgment, especially with skin flora in blood cultures.

An instrument like the MALDI-TOF or a blood culture system throws an error mid-run. How do you troubleshoot?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle minor instrument problems themselves and know when to escalate.

What safety practices do you follow when working with organisms that need a biosafety cabinet?

What they are checking: Whether they take lab safety and hazardous material handling seriously.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Day Evening (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Sign-on bonus for mid-day shift: 4K Job Duties: • Follows clinical laboratory testing procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tests. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendation as to course of action. • Applies scientific method in problem solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques. Assures that quality control criteria are met and adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances. • Records necessary documentation to comply with various agency and Hospital regulations. Performs required instrument maintenance at the prescribed time and logs appropriately. Is able to perform minor trouble-shooting on instrumentation. • Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff in laboratory testing procedures as needed. • Assures a clean work area and technical clean-up at the end of each shift. Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies at each work station. • Assists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols. • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. • Completes competency testing and mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position. • Other job functions as assigned, such as developing, coordinating, assessing, and documenting competency testing. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in chemical or biological sciences, or associate’s degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology which consists of 60 semester hours including a minimum of either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or equivalent combination of science courses (i.e. chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology) or, qualified as a technologist under the provisions in 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(4) or 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i) for high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995. • Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate or high complexity testing as appropriate within assigned area. • Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task. This position does not support F1, any form of Visa, or relocation Education Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology (Required) Pay Range $31.50-$51.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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