Title: Medical Technologist I
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Health Services

Under direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, provides diagnostic laboratory test results. Ensures appropriate collection and preparation of patient specimens, performance of laboratory test procedures according to protocols, instrumentation, and evaluation of information taking appropriate action as needed.

Laboratory Procedure Manuals and Safety Manuals are available for reference during and after individual training. It is the responsibility of Laboratory staff to follow the procedures approved by the Lab Director and suggest revisions as needed.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

$24.19 per hour

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.

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

Note: IDPH link to required Laboratory Personnel Qualifications can be found at: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/publications/clia-laboratorypersonnelqualifications.pdf

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
1.Knowledge of tests and procedures provided by the SHS Lab.
2.Knowledge of state and federal licensing requirements (ie. CLIA)
3.Knowledge of physiology and pathology as related to clinical diagnosis and treatment.
4. Knowledge of basic principles of lab medicine as it relates to medical clinical lab testing.
5. Knowledge of basic medical clinical instrumentation.
6. Knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
7.Manual dexterity.
8. Oral and written communication skills.
9. Ability to learn basic management principles.
10. Ability to learn basic computer operations.
11. Organizational ability.
12. Ability to operate complex lab equipment.
13. Ability to maintain necessary records and reports.
14. Ability to recognize abnormal results and act appropriately.
15. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with SHS facility personnel.
16. Ability to determine the validity of results and initiate corrective action.
17. Ability to manage several tasks at once.
18. Ability to perform phlebotomy.

8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Distinguish colors on a monitor
4. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

August 2024

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Certification of Retirement Annuity
Certifications/licensures
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. 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 Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. 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.

Other documentation such as the college transcripts, certifications, and licensures may be uploaded with your application materials or submitted by one of the optional ways listed below in order to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD-214, may be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources.

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

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236 - HealthCare

This is a full-time position on an academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break).

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.