Medical Laboratory Technician — Precision Testing & QC

Freeport-Memorial-Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank or microbiology tests within its Illinois network. You will analyze results, maintain quality controls, and ensure timely reporting to clinicians.

The candidate should have an associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent and obtain MLT certification within one year of hire, in compliance with CLIA standards. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent.
• MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, report tests and produce reports.
• Perform lab tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods.
• Analyze test results prior to release to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Ensure designated turnaround times for results and report/ document critical results.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing and calibrate/maintain instrumentation as required.

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank or microbiology tests within its Illinois network. You will analyze results, maintain quality controls, and ensure timely reporting to clinicians.

The candidate should have an associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent and obtain MLT certification within one year of hire, in compliance with CLIA standards. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.