Night Shift Medical Lab Technician

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 3,485,000 - 5,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS for the Peach Lab unit with 40 hours per week on 4-10 hour night shifts (10 PM–8:30 AM). The role includes performing a variety of laboratory tests, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality control.

A High School or GED is required, plus an Associate degree in Applied Sciences and MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent. Experience with LIS/HIS systems is preferred; one year of experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School or GED Diploma.
• Associate degree in Applied Sciences required.
• MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent per Professional Director.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various laboratory tests in the assigned section per procedures.
• Calibrates, standardizes equipment and performs minor maintenance; reports instrument issues.
• Performs quality control to ensure instrument and reagent accuracy; participates in proficiency testing.
• Assists in specimen collection, processing and accessioning; maintains clerical records.
• Familiar with LIS (and HIS where appropriate).
• Assists with special projects and training of staff; supports a positive work environment.

Skills

Evening/night shift experience

LIS familiarity

HIS familiarity

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Applied Sciences

MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent

Tools

LIS

HIS

Calibration & maintenance

Quality control

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS for the Peach Lab unit with 40 hours per week on 4-10 hour night shifts (10 PM–8:30 AM). The role includes performing a variety of laboratory tests, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality control.

A High School or GED is required, plus an Associate degree in Applied Sciences and MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent. Experience with LIS/HIS systems is preferred; one year of experience is desirable.