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Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Transfusion Services/Part-Time/3rd Shift/Christ

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a discrepancy in a patient's blood type or antibody screen that could have led to a bad transfusion.

attention to detail and willingness to stop and escalate rather than rush results out

Describe a situation where you had to train or guide a less experienced tech or phlebotomist during a busy or stressful moment.

ability to teach and support staff without losing focus on patient care

How do you keep yourself and your work accurate during the middle of the night when you're tired and the lab is quiet?

self-awareness about fatigue management and personal safeguards against errors on off-shifts

Describe a time you had to draw a difficult sample, like from a newborn or a combative patient, under time pressure.

comfort and competence with hands-on specimen collection across patient populations

Technical

How do you approach patient and specimen identification when a sample comes in mislabeled but the patient needs blood urgently?

understanding of positive patient identification rules in transfusion medicine and refusal to bypass safety checks under pressure

What's your process for performing and documenting quality control on blood bank instruments, and what do you do when QC fails right before a shift change?

knowledge of QC protocols and comfort troubleshooting instrument issues independently overnight

Tell me about your experience with antibody identification workups. What do you do when you get a complex or ambiguous antibody panel?

depth of hands-on transfusion service technical skill beyond routine typing

What steps do you take to make sure you're meeting CAP standards during your normal testing routine, not just when an inspection is coming?

whether compliance is a daily habit versus something performed only under audit pressure

This role covers areas beyond transfusion, like microbiology, hematology, and coagulation, when needed. How comfortable are you rotating across these disciplines on a given shift?

actual breadth of generalist lab skills versus narrow specialization

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a massive transfusion protocol activation coming from the OR at 2 a.m. when you're the only tech in the blood bank.

whether the candidate can prioritize under time pressure and manage a high-stakes single-coverage crisis

If the ED calls a trauma code and needs emergency-release uncrossmatched blood immediately, what steps do you take and in what order?

familiarity with emergency release protocols and ability to act fast without skipping required documentation

If you noticed a coworker skipping a required verification step because the unit was slammed, what would you do?

willingness to hold the line on safety protocols even when it creates friction with colleagues

How do you decide when a testing issue is something you can resolve yourself versus when you need to call a supervisor or pathologist at 3 a.m.?

judgment about escalation thresholds during off-hours when backup support is limited

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The full job description

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Department: 60440 IL ACL Laboratories - Christ: Transfusion Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part-time 3rd shift hours with a start time of 10:00 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. working an 8.5 hour shift. Rotating weekends and holidays required. Pay Range: $24.10 - $46.05 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.  • Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections. • Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated. • Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. • Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned. • Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting. • Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. • Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals. • Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a • Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training. • Experience Required: No experience required   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS • Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. • Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday. • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents. • Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids. • Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.   This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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