Blood Gas Technician, Full-Time, Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay: Based on experience, starting at: $16.51 + per hour.

Description

The Blood Gas Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing exacting laboratory measurements on whole blood supernatants and other fluids.
• Performs preventative maintenance, calibrations and repairs on various lab equipment.
• Identifies, corrects and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting.
• Acquires specialized knowledge of Respiratory Therapy modalities and cardiopulmonary physiology essential for assessing the compatibility of laboratory data to the patient's condition.
• Compiles daily statistics as directed.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical personnel to achieve optimal patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or two years of college training in a health related science.
• Laboratory experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or two years of college training in a health related science.
• Laboratory experience.

Education: Licensed/Cert Non-Patient CareEmployment Type: Full-time