Medical Technologist - Per Diem

Jersey Community Hospital; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jersey Community Hospital in Illinois seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine biological/biochemical tests and analyze results to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and care.

The role requires completion of a medical laboratory technology program and/or equivalent education, with registration or registry eligibility. Strong communication and mathematical skills are essential as is the ability to collaborate with lab leadership and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical laboratory technology program or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• Registration or registry eligibility is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, standardized biological/biochemical test procedures and analyzes results to assist the physician in the diagnosis/clinical management of patients.
• Collaborates with Physicians/Lab Director on patient data.
• Provides age-specific treatment/care, based on the principles of growth/development.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Computer Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Clerical Perception

Verbal Ability

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology Program

Registered or Registry Eligible

Job description

Description

• Performs routine, standardized biological/biochemical test procedures and analyzes results of test, to assist the physician in the diagnosis/clinical management of patients
• Collaborates with Physicians/Lab Director on patient data
• Provides age-specific treatment/care, based on the principles of growth/development
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of medical laboratory technology program and/or equivalent education, training, and/or experience, unless waived by CLIA.
• Registered or registry eligible.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Technical knowledge and skills are necessary to perform procedures efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills necessary to deal with people from varying backgrounds, in a professional, courteous manner.
• Mathematical skills are required to perform various calculations.
• Clerical perception is necessary to detect errors, prepare records accurately, and to organize and maintain daily workflow.
• Verbal ability required for understanding written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is of light demand.
• Routine lifting requirements of less than 50 pounds.
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching required.
• Exposure to hazardous infectious biological specimens and caustic reagents.
• Works inside.
• Motor coordination and finger dexterity are necessary to operate equipment.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program