Lead Medical Lab Technologist

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL, is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to join the laboratory team. You will perform routine waivered, moderate, and high complexity testing, collect and process specimens, and maintain QC and instrument performance to ensure accurate results.

The role requires an AS/MLT degree and MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, plus at least 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform routine, moderate, and high complexity testing per CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collect, process and receive specimens across departments.
• Evaluate and ensure quality control data and instrument performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Train and mentor junior MLTs and staff.
• Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
• Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories.
• Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations and workflow.
• Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.

Skills

Clinical lab exp

Education

AS/MLT degree

MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Harrisburg, IL

Shift:Days
Time Type: Full-Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center

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 laboratory

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):

$26.62

To

$41.26

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