Lead Medical Lab Technologist

CO10 Harrisburg Medical Center Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to collect, process, and test patient specimens across all departments. The role requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, with around five years of clinical laboratory experience.

The candidate will oversee daily testing and mentor junior staff. The position includes responsibilities for quality control, equipment maintenance, workflow oversight,

Qualifications

• 5 years in clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collect, process and receive specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with CLIA requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in training.

Skills

MLT certification

Clinical lab experience

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

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

Academic Qualifications

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

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $26.62 To $41.26

Company Culture

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

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