Medical Laboratory Technician

Rosaires Care; Hoopeston (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Hoopeston, IL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to collect and process specimens, operate and maintain instruments, and perform tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis.

You will validate results, identify abnormal values, and promptly communicate critical findings to clinical teams, while upholding quality control, safety, and infection-prevention standards. Collaboration with nursing and medical staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency across disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis.
• Accurate specimen handling, testing, and instrument operation/maintenance.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results and elevate critical findings.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
• Accurate data entry and documentation in LIS/EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens.
• Validate and document results.
• Identify abnormal values and communicate critical results to clinical teams.
• Enter and verify data in LIS/EMR with high accuracy.

Skills

Hematology testing

Chemistry testing

Microbiology testing

Urinalysis

Tools

LIS/EMR data entry

Job description

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you perform diagnostic testing that supports high-quality patient care. You will collect and process specimens, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, and run tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis.

Your duties include validating and documenting results, identifying abnormal values, and promptly communicating critical results to clinical teams. You ensure strict compliance with quality control, laboratory safety, and infection-prevention practices.

You will also enter and verify data in the LIS/EMR with high accuracy and attention to detail. The role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration with nursing and medical staff, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Proficiency in laboratory testing across multiple disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis)
• Strong specimen handling, testing, and instrument operation/maintenance
• Ability to recognize abnormal results and elevate critical findings
• Thorough knowledge of quality control, safety, and infection-prevention standards
• Accurate data entry and documentation in LIS/EMR systems
• Team-focused communication and patient-safety mindset