Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Precision Diagnostics & QA

Carle Health; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for its Illinois lab. The role involves performing complex analyses across chemical, biological and hematological disciplines, collecting samples, ordering tests, and ensuring accurate labeling and communication of results.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP/AMT MT/MLT certifications within 1 year and two associate degrees in Biological Science and Medical Laboratory Science.

Qualifications

• Certifications required: BLS within 30 days (AHA); MLT (AMT) within 1 year; MLT (ASCP) within 1 year; MT (AMT) within 1 year; MT (ASCP) within 1 year.

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 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 including storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean equipment, maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and ensures readiness for testing.
• Performs various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with regulations and protocols.
• Participates in accreditation and proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
• Performs drug and alcohol collection procedures.
• Manages the random drug and alcohol consortiums.

Education

Associate's Degree: Biological Science

Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for its Illinois lab. The role involves performing complex analyses across chemical, biological and hematological disciplines, collecting samples, ordering tests, and ensuring accurate labeling and communication of results.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP/AMT MT/MLT certifications within 1 year and two associate degrees in Biological Science and Medical Laboratory Science.