Medical Laboratory Technician, Variable Shift PRN

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a range of testing and phlebotomy across patient ages. The role requires accuracy, careful problem solving, and strong customer service in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include EKGs, specimen handling, quality control, and maintaining lab records. Training and certification within 1 year are required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Certification: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT).
• None required; must pass Certification exam within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing accurately, timely, and efficiently.
• Performs EKGs, venipunctures, arterial punctures as needed.
• Maintains departmental records of tests, results, and equipment maintenance.
• Performs quality control, troubleshoots discrepancies, and documents corrective actions.
• Assists in training of new hires and students as needed.
• Operates LIS/EMR for accurate patient chart reporting.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and PPE requirements.
• Identifies problems and escalates to leadership as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Quality control

Patient service

LIS/EMR

Education

Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

LIS/EMR software

Job description

General Application Information

Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.

Position Summary Medical Laboratory Technician

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.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing accurately, timely, and efficiently. Follows lab procedures carefully.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Complies with all current regulatory standards; maintains departmental records of tests performed, test results, and equipment maintenance.
• Performs as needed EKG tracings on in and out patients as ordered by the medical staff.
• Performs venipunctures, finger punctures, and arterial punctures with the knowledge and skill necessary across the age spectrum, adapting care as necessary to the situation.
• Treats all customers, patients, visitors, family, and co-workers with respect, dignity, and kindness.
• Performs various clerical duties required for the organization of the department, checks reports for completeness, distributes and files reports to assist in maintaining adequate laboratory records.
• Understands the theory behind all testing and is able to troubleshoot utilizing the knowledge of that theory.
• Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Accurately assesses problems utilizing problem-solving skills.
• Performs quality control, troubleshoots, and resolves quality control discrepancies and documents corrective actions before releasing/reporting patient results.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocol and understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to job.
• Demonstrates knowledge of abnormal and/or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions about releasing the results.
• Works in high stress situations with professionalism and makes sound judgment decisions based on education and experience.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required personal protective equipment and/or devices (PPE). Handles biohazard materials and/or chemicals according to established protocols.
• Identifies risks and problems and brings them to the attention of laboratory leadership.
• Prioritizes tasks and is able to multi-task.
• Maintains competence with the LIS and hospital EMR for accurate reporting of test results to the patient chart.
• Uses and orders supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Demonstrates ability to manage stress and personal morale.
• Contributes to the positive morale of the department through attitude and actions.
• Adapts well to change and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assists in the training of new hires and students as needed.
• Completes required education as assigned by the hospital or as required to maintain certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.