MLS / MLT

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Vandalia, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking MLS/MLT professionals to perform comprehensive laboratory analyses across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry. The role requires a BS degree and certification with AMT or ASCP is preferred, with readiness to work varied shifts.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot equipment, maintain QC, and document all tests and results, while providing staff training and ensuring compliance with lab protocols.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• AMT - Medical Technologist (American Medical Technologists) will be considered.
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve clinical laboratory problems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and QC data.
• Document orders, results, and communications per protocol.
• Perform testing across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff as needed.
• Ensure specimen collection, handling, and processing follow SOPs.

Skills

Hematology

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Venipuncture

Education

BS (Required)

Job description

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MLS / MLT Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex analysis on clinical specimens in all areas of the laboratory. PRN - as needed - hours vary Pay based on experience starting at: MLS $30.56 MLT $29.08

Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve problems.
• Technical, Instrument Problems, QC, Abnormal findings.
• Consider alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.
• Communicates, when leaving a shift, the status of testing in areas of responsibility.
• Completes continuing education and professional development within or outside of facility.
• Documents verbal orders, problems, critical results called and read back on appropriate forms.
• Maintains equipment to ensure minimal downtime and is responsible for proper handling of equipment and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Monitors pending collection log.
• Notes and verifies unusual, abnormal or out-of-range results and promptly notify, physician and/or pathologist as appropriate.
• Orders lab tests accurately in the computer.
• Participates in the development of special projects.
• Performs all testing activity including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing.
• Followsprotocol specified in detailed procedure manuals.
• Performs review of instrument maintenance and/or quality control data before running patient specimens and documents this review.
• Performs specimen procurement in a timely manner when needed and demonstrates a complete understanding of specimen procedures: Finger sticks, Heel sticks, Venipuncture, and Arterial puncture.
• Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance, and instrumentation.
• Reports test results to authorized personnel.

Requirements

• BS (Required)
• AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $30.56 - $47.37 Pay based on experience 1/1/2025: Added BS required, AMT required and ASCP (not required).

About Us / Why Join Us

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.