Medical Laboratory Technician III

BJC HealthCare; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Hospital Shiloh seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician III for the Evening Shift to join a collaborative laboratory team. You will practice as a generalist across Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Molecular, and more, reporting results promptly and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications include MLT/MLS certification and 2–3 years of generalist experience preferred; new grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• MLT/MLS certification required through ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred: 2–3 years of generalist laboratory experience including Blood Bank.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains records of patient test results with timely turnaround.
• Operates instrumentation across multiple areas (Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Molecular, Send Outs, Specimen Processing).
• Performs quality controls and troubleshoots instrumentation as needed; documents issues and actions.
• Trains new personnel in methods and equipment specific to the assigned area.

Skills

Generalist lab work

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical/Life Science/related

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Medical Laboratory Technician III (Evening Shift) - Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Join a collaborative laboratory team at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, where you'll have the opportunity to practice as a true generalist across multiple disciplines while making a direct impact on patient care.

What You'll Do

• Perform and accurately report laboratory testing on inpatient, outpatient, and outreach specimens.
• Conduct analyzer quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor turnaround times (TATs) to ensure timely patient results.
• Communicate critical results to providers and care teams promptly and accurately.
• Work throughout multiple laboratory areas, including:
  • Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis
  • Chemistry
  • Blood Bank
  • Molecular
  • Send Outs
  • Specimen Processing

Schedule

• Evening Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Weekend rotation currently every 5th weekend
• Two holidays per year
• Evening shift differential available

Qualifications

• MLT or MLS certification required through ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred: 2-3 years of generalist laboratory experience, including Blood Bank.

Why Join Us?

• Practice as a multi-department laboratory generalist.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of testing platforms and specialties.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Shift differential available for evening hours.

Location: Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Related experience may include Medical Laboratory Technician II, Medical Laboratory Scientist II, or Medical Laboratory Scientist III roles.

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as a Magnet -recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice May also coordinate the activities of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Physical/Life Science/related

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• MLT-ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer