Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Technologist

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting, LLC; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting, LLC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MLS/MT) for a rural critical access facility. The role operates independently on the night shift from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., handling all overnight laboratory operations and urgent testing.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, generalist testing across core benches, QC and instrument maintenance, and timely communication of results and critical values to clinicians, while maintaining CMS/HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MLT/CLS or MT/MLS training program.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Applied Science, or related discipline.
• Current certification as MLT/MLS/MT is required (ASCP or AMT).
• 1–3 months of related clinical laboratory experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solo overnight operations: manage all overnight lab services and emergency testing.
• Specimen collection and phlebotomy across all patient populations.
• Generalist testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.
• Instrumentation & QC: routine maintenance, QC procedures, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
• Review and report test results; communicate critical values to providers.
• Shift handover and inventory: communicate needs to incoming day shift.
• Compliance & Safety: adhere to CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and state guidelines.

Education

MLT/CLS or MT/MLS program

Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology degree

Tools

Vitros 7600

DxH 690

TOP 300

Ortho Gel Workstation

Clinitek

Prime Plus

Bactec

Roche Cobas LIAT

Job description

Position Overview

Serving a close-knit rural community, this critical access facility provides high-quality healthcare backed by a dedicated team and an active Emergency Department.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) is responsible for specimen collection, processing, and testing across core laboratory sections to generate accurate diagnostic data. This role functions independently as the sole laboratory professional on site during the night shift (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.) , managing all overnight laboratory operations, emergency requests, inpatient needs, and morning draws.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Nights (5:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.)


• Structure: Three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12)


• Environment: Solo coverage overnight; candidates must be fully confident working independently across generalist benches and patient care areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Solo Overnight Operations: Manage all overnight laboratory services, prioritizing STAT tests, processing after-hours clinic specimens, and handling Emergency Department testing.


• Specimen Collection & Phlebotomy: Perform phlebotomy across all patient populations (neonatal to geriatric), including arterial blood gas (ABG) collections, emergency room draws, and scheduled early-morning inpatient floor rounds.


• Generalist Testing: Conduct routine and complex analyses across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.


• Instrumentation & Quality Control: Perform routine and scheduled analyzer maintenance, quality control (QC) procedures, calibrations, and troubleshooting during the shift.


• Results & Critical Values: Review, interpret, and report accurate test results; promptly communicate critical laboratory values to healthcare providers and escalated complex findings to the Pathologist per protocol.


• Shift Handover & Inventory: Maintain adequate supply levels and formally communicate reagent, supply, and instrument needs to incoming day shift staff.


• Compliance & Safety: Comply with all regulatory and hospital standards, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, state health department guidelines, and client-specific drug and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) protocols.

Equipment & Instrumentation (Experience Preferred)

• Chemistry / Immunoassay: Vitros 7600


• Hematology: DxH 690


• Coagulation: TOP 300


• Blood Bank: Ortho Gel Workstation


• Urinalysis: Clinitek


• Blood Gas: Prime Plus


• Microbiology & Molecular: Bactec, Roche Cobas LIAT

Qualifications & Education

Education

• Completion of an accredited MLT/CLS or MT/MLS training program.


• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Applied Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science discipline.

Licensure & Certification

• Current certification as an MLT or MLS/MT through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.

Experience & Competencies

• 1 to 3 months of related clinical laboratory experience or training preferred (equivalent combinations of clinical education and training will be considered).


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize high-acuity workloads, and make sound clinical decisions without on-site supervision.


• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills when collaborating with emergency room providers, nursing staff, and patients.