Clinical Laboratory Technician/MLT I

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician I to perform diverse lab tests that support disease diagnosis. The role includes quality control, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, with potential duties in specimen collection and staff training.

Independent judgment and professional certification are required. Required is an associate degree in clinical laboratory technology with successful ASCP/AMT CLT certification, or certification achieved within the first year of

Qualifications

• Associate degree with ASCP/AMT CLT certification or completion within first year.
• Alternative associate degrees accepted if CLT certification is completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory testing to aid diagnosis.
• Conducts quality control and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoots routine issues and refers complex problems to senior staff.
• May collect specimens and assist in training personnel and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communicating with physicians

Education

ASCP/AMT CLT certification

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $25.35 - $29.82/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Sign on Bonus Eligible

• 1 year- $4,500
• 2 year- $9,000
• 3 year- $18,000

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs a variety of laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis of disease. Duties include performing quality control, preventive maintenance on equipment, and minor troubleshooting with referral of complex issues to senior employees. Duties may also include specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate's degree as a Clinical Laboratory Technician with the successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLT exam or obtained within the first year of employment
• Alternative associate degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP or AMT CLT Certification exam prior to employment Certification CLT (ASCP or AMT)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years previous lab experience Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians and other clinical personnel when responding to routine inquires and reporting laboratory results.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to interpret routine tests, recognize abnormal test results and troubleshoot equipment.
• High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.