Blood Bank Lead

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Blood Bank Lead at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. The role leads daily testing workflows, mentors MLTs, and ensures accurate specimen processing from collection to reporting in all clinical laboratory departments.

The candidate should have MLS/MLT certification, 5 years of clinical lab experience, and a Bachelor’s or an Associate with grandfathered personnel eligibility. This full-time position supports quality control and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate degree acceptable for grandfathered personnel.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collect, process, and receive specimens for analysis in all clinical lab departments.
• Maintain quality control and instrument maintenance; troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor junior MLTs and oversee daily testing workflows.
• Ensure accreditation and compliance documentation; participate in training.

Skills

Blood bank experience

Lead/mentoring

Quality control

ASCP MLS/MLT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

CLIA compliant procedures

Job description

## Blood Bank LeadApply: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR104678**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.**## Position Summary• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.## Principal Accountabilities* Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality**Education*** Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology## Licenses and Certification* MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.**Experience and Skills*** Technical Experience: 5 years in clinical laboratoryLead Medical Lab Scientist Job Requirements**Education*** Bachelor’s degree *(or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)***Licenses and Certification**• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required## Pay Range: **$31.80 - $49.29**## ## ## ## Physical Activities* Intermittent hand manipulation required.* Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.**Role Specific Responsibilities*** Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.* Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).* Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.* Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories* Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.* Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.* Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.* Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.* Participate in training programs.* Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.* Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.* Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.* Serve as a mentor to junior MLTs.* Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.* Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations.* Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.* Train and mentor new coworkers.* Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.* Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.* Complete department required continuing education annually**Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$26.62To$41.26To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits