Medical Laboratory Technician Full-Time, Days, weekends

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a range of lab procedures including EKGs and venipuncture, with attention to accuracy and patient care.

You will work in a dynamic, regulated environment with a focus on quality and timely results; certification within 1 year is required or pursued. Evening/midnight coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required or must pass certification within 1 year.
• Certification by ASCP or AMT preferred/required within 12 months of hire.
• Experience not required; ability to pass certification exam within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, arterial, capillary and venipuncture procedures with accuracy.
• Conduct scientific analyses using manual and automated methods in a regulated lab.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients, families and staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

multitask

Education

AS in Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

About UsLocated 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Evening and Midnight Coverage is required as needed

Position Summary

Primary responsibility is to perform careful and accurate scientific work using a variety of manual and automated procedures, while consistently maintaining compliance with all current regulatory agencies. The performance of EKG's, arterial, capillary and venipuncture phlebotomy is required. Accurate problem solving and judgement in high-pressure situations is required. Providing good customer service to patients, families, visitors, and physicians is also required.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician

Certification:

• Certified by a nationally recognized credentialing agency for Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT)

Experience:

• None required, must pass Certification exam within 1 year of hire.

Skills

• Adapts well to change and maintain a positive attitude.
• Teamwork- Contributes to the positive morale of the department through attitude and actions.
• Prioritizes tasks and is able to multi-task.
• Ability to use complex medical equipment
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Detail orientated

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Moderate lifting pulling pushing and carrying in a busy environment. Lifts weights up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The employee is subject to hazards: Chemical Hygiene Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines are in place for employee safety. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions of controlled lab environment.