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Medical Technologist III

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Medical Technologist III
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Posting Duration 8/10/2020 - 8/31/2020
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Supervisor of the Illinois State University (ISU) Laboratory supervises the performance and reporting of diagnostic laboratory tests. This includes the professional activities for the clinical laboratory such as: planning, management, determination of priorities, policies and procedures, and development of new techniques, methods and tests for the diagnosis of disease.

This position incorporates the functions of the Laboratory General Supervisor and the Laboratory Technical Supervisor (as outlined by CLIA regulations). The Technical Supervisor's responsibilities may be reapportioned from the General Supervisory functions, as appropriate.

The purpose of the work is to perform as proficiently and accurately as possible routine laboratory procedures requested by SHS care providers, which in turn aids the expedition of patient care.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing for general supervisory personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1461.

The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf


3.
A. Five years of experience as a clinical laboratory technologist in a clinical laboratory of a hospital or out-patient clinic, two years of which must have been at a level comparable to that gained at the Level II of this series.
OR
B. Master's degree in medical technology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, physiology or closely related fields, or a MBA plus a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and four years of experience as a clinical laboratory technologist in a clinical laboratory of a hospital or out-patient clinic, two years of which must have been at a level comparable to the Medical Technologist II.

Desired Qualifications
1. University Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences or a closely related field

2. Seven to eight years of experience in a clinical laboratory

3. Three years' experience as a supervising Medical Technologist (within the past five years).

4. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

5. Licensure as required by state and federal laws, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA).

6. Knowledge and experience with the use of an electronic LIS (Laboratory Information System)

7. Experience in the bidding process for reference/external laboratory contracts.

8. Experience with academic collaboration

NOTE: This is a high level professional position which requires complete knowledge of medical laboratory science, new trends, techniques, and advances and the individual must be highly skilled with training and experience, not only in Medical laboratory science, but in management, supervision, evaluation, quality control, and interpersonal communication.


Salary

$3,322 - $5,158 per month


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Brianna Plese
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The employment application NOT the resume/cover letter, will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Required documents include a cover letter, resume, a reference list of at least three professional references including name/title/contact information (phone number and email). You must attach the required documents at the time of application.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Copies of transcripts (may be unofficial) may be uploaded with your application materials or submitted by one of the optional ways listed below. The transcripts must be submitted by the deadline date in order to qualify for the position.

Other documentation such as DD214 (if applicable) must be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the deadline on the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Plese
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300