MLT II - Generalist

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a MLT/MLS II – Generalist for evenings and nights in the AMH Main Lab. The role involves routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and other specimens, operating instrumentation, quality control, and reporting results through the system.

New graduates are welcome; ASCP/AMT/AAB or equivalent certification or eligibility is expected. Strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation in a fast-paced setting are essential, with 2

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, quality laboratory results.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical/Life Science/related

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

MLT/MLS II – Generalist | Evenings/Nights

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and other specimens.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and ensure accurate, timely results.
• Perform quality control and basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Review and report patient test results through the laboratory computer system.
• Assist with training new laboratory team members on procedures and equipment.
• Identify and resolve testing or quality issues and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Schedule

• Evening/Night shift
• Evening hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
• Night hours: 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Every third weekend
• Holiday rotation

Location

AMH Main Lab

Experience / Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply
• MLT/MLS certification through ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent, or certification eligible
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, quality laboratory results
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• 2 years of experience

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more. The Blood Bank department consists of the analytical testing area that includes the testing for blood type and the supply of all needed blood products for transfusion.

Role Purpose

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) II (REG) performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Physical/Life Science/related

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig

Preferred Requirements

• 2 years of experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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