MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I

Minimum Qualifications

•    High School Diploma or GED certificate, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)

•    Prior experience as a Neurophysiology laboratory technician is required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

•    Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and practices associated with performing as a Medical Technologist in a hospital or health care setting

•   Knowledge of electroencephalography, electromyography, and visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potentials, and intraoperative evoked potential monitoring.

•    Knowledge and understanding to maintain neurophysiology laboratory equipment and address minor repairs as needed.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

•    Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

•    Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict management/resolution skills

•    Computer program skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic medical record.

•    Skill to solve technical problems.

•    Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged

•    Ability to enhance learning and continue educational development

•    Ability to maintain inventory, chart lab activities, perform data storage operations.

•    Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health Information (PHI)

•    Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)

•   The physical ability to do lifting up to 45 pounds, walk and stand for prolonged periods, use hands, legs and fingers. Demonstrates physical, mental, and muscular coordination, see and hear clearly (including with correction), tolerates exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment.  The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.  This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.  Please note:  If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date.  Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status.  Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
•    Basic Term Life Insurance
•    Pension Plan
•    Deferred Compensation Program
•    Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
•    You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. 

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. 

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.