Medical Laboratory Technician

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our clinical laboratory team. The role involves collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, across waived to high-complexity testing modalities.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and be eligible to sit for the MLT (ASCP) or an equivalent certification. Warranted safety and quality standards apply in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling and processing clinical specimens.
• Experience with waived to high-complexity testing is valued.
• Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collect, process and receive specimens (blood, urine, fecal, body fluids).
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Troubleshoot and assist in instrument maintenance under supervision.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen collection

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

• 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).
• 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 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.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$22.29

To

$34.55

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