Medical Laboratory Tech or Scientist - Evening Shift

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Illinois is seeking an MLT/Lab Technician to collect, process, and test patient samples across departments. You will perform waived to high-complexity testing under CLIA guidelines and contribute to quality control and equipment maintenance.

The role requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MLT (ASCP) eligibility. Intermittent lifting up to 50 pounds is expected, and opportunities for training are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Intermittent hand manipulation and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Evaluate and solve 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 direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.

Skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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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 Education.

Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Licenses and Certification: Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Experience and Skills

Technical Experience: N/A

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).
• Evaluate and solve 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 direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.

Wage Range

Wage Range MLT I - $22.29/$28.42/$34.55 MLT II Requirements Education Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology Licenses and Certification MLT (ASCP) or equivalent No prior technical experience required $22.29 - $34.55/hr MLT II - Experienced MLT Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology MLT (ASCP) or equivalent No specific technical experience requirement listed $24.12 - $37.39/hr MLT III - Advanced MLT Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology MLT (ASCP) or equivalent 3 years clinical laboratory experience $25.09 - $38.89/hr MLS I - Entry-Level MLS Bachelor's degree in applicable field* Certification not required 1 year laboratory experience preferred Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills $26.62 - $41.26/hr MLS II - Certified MLS Bachelor's degree in applicable field* MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required 1 year laboratory experience required Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills $28.80 - $44.64/hr MLS III - Advanced MLS Bachelor's degree in applicable field* MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required 3 years clinical laboratory experience Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills $29.97 - $46.45/hr Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $22.29 To $34.55

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