Lead Special Chemistry Immunology

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to collect, process, and test patient specimens for diagnostic purposes. The role requires an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, with at least 5 years in a clinical laboratory.

Will oversee testing workflows and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include routine to high-complexity testing, specimen handling, quality control, instrument maintenance, and cooperation

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology; Licenses and Certification MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• 5 years in clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collect, process and receive specimens (blood, urine, fecal, body fluids) for analysis in the clinical laboratory.
• Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of specimens across all age ranges.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Perform complex laboratory procedures; recognize deviations; analyze and correct issues under CLIA guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Lab Experience

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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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