Medical Lab Tech II

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our nights shift. You will perform waived and moderately complex procedures across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology, while maintaining rigorous quality controls.

You must hold a state license where required, ASCP certification preferred, and an associate degree or MLT coursework. One year of hospital laboratory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license where required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science or MLT coursework.
• 1 year hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to lab procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director.
• Perform waived or moderately complex lab procedures across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Education

Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or MLT coursework

ASCP certification or equivalent

State license (where required)

Job description

Responsibilities

Each individual performing the above procedures must:

• 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
• 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
• 4) perform waived or highly and moderately complex laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods in, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology
• 5) perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
• 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
• 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
• 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
• 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
• 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
• 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• 13) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
• 1 year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.95 to $28.89. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf