Medical Laboratory Technician

Prime Healthcare; Joliet, New York (IL, NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in laboratory practices, hold relevant certifications, and be committed to delivering accurate patient results. With a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, consider applying for this rewarding position.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state license and ASCP certification preferred.
• 1 year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory procedures and ensure quality control.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies in the lab.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Venipuncture

Education

Associate’s degree in science

Current and Valid State License

ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Automated Testing Equipment

Job description

Overview

• Department: Laboratory
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts per week, alternating 3 shifts one week and 2 shifts the following week, every other weekend and holidays.
• Facility: St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) can perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing, as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489). Must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.

Each individual performing the above procedures must:

1. adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results,
2. follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications,
3. be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director,
4. perform waived or highly and moderately complex laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology,
5. perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate,
6. review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
7. recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
8. ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies,
9. may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics,
10. assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures,
11. adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
12. in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
13. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
2. ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
3. Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
4. 1 year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.00 to $27.52. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.