Medical Laboratory Technician

Davita Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician responsible for performing laboratory tests across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, strong communication skills, and the ability to solve complex technical issues. Responsibilities include conducting tests in microbiology, hematology, and other fields, maintaining quality control, and supporting physicians in laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician degree program.
• Must be able to communicate facts and ideas to a variety of people.
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in microbiology, clinical chemistry, and other areas.
• Maintain quality control and proper use of materials and procedures.
• Inventory and request supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Technical problem-solving

Complex analysis

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician degree

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory tests in microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, and urinalysis.

Job Relationships
Reports to the Laboratory Manager

• Responsible for the performance of both routine and special test procedures for which qualified by education, training and experience. Accountable for accurate results and proper use of quality controls, materials and procedures. Must recognize the interdependency of tests and conditions that affect test results. Correct own errors, work under supervision and use and maintain a variety of complex instruments. Watch for potential problems and report them to the manager. Correct problems as directed. See that reagent inventories are kept at proper levels. Work on the development of new methods and techniques to be used in the laboratory. Participate in continuing education programs.
• Perform routine, special and automated tests for which qualified in hematology, coagulation urinalysis, clinical chemistry, serology, and immunology.
• Set up cultures in bacteriology.
• Make and read smears.
• Perform prescribed quality control procedure for all tests and record results in proper record books.
• Teach laboratory procedure to new laboratory personnel.
• Perform test procedures in accordance with the procedure manual.
• Inventory and request supplies and reagents as needed.
• Prepare reagents as needed.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Assist the physicians in any manner you can.
• Abide by the policies of this Laboratory.
• Report test results to authorized personnel.
• Rotate between sections due to variations in workload, staffing and orientation programs.
• Rotate shifts with other laboratory personnel.
• Print log at satellites and record workload.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician degree program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate facts and ideas to a variety of people within and outside the laboratory.
• Must have a working knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships.
• Must be able to recognize problems (technical and instrumental), and bring them to the attention of a technologist or the manager if the problem cannot be solved.
• Must be able to perform complex analyses which may require many steps and variables.