Medical Lab Tech MLT - Eureka

Carle Health; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and evaluate complex analyses across chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological testing. You will ensure accurate communication of results and support lab operations.

The role requires certifications (BLS, MLT MT by AMT/ASCP) and associated degrees; duties include quality control, equipment maintenance and proficiency testing participation.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days as required.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by AMT or ASCP within 1 year.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification by AMT or ASCP within 1 year.
• Associates degrees in Biological Science and Medical Laboratory Science.
• Education prerequisites align with clinical lab work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and enter lab orders into the LIMS.
• Perform a variety of blood collection procedures (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks, cultures).
• Conduct tests using standard techniques and equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain equipment, QA/QC procedures and inventory; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

MLT AMT certification

MLT ASCP certification

MT AMT certification

MT ASCP certification

Education

Associate's Degree: Biological Science

Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Education: Associate's Degree: Biological Science; Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Science, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Performs all tasks necessary to register patients and enter lab orders into the lab computer system. Performs a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures including but not limited to venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures. Ensure quality by verifying patient identification and specimen labeling. Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods. Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean equipment maintain laboratory supply inventory: performs routine maintenance on equipment. Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing. Successfully participates in all accredidation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies. Performs drug and alcohol collection procedures. Manages the random drug and alcohol consortiums.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $28.09per hour - $46.91per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
• To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.