Southern Illinois Healthcare·Carbondale, Illinois
The role is responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens across all clinical laboratory departments for disease diagnosis and treatment. This includes performing routine and complex testing, evaluating results, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
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• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: N/A
Physical activities
Intermittent hand manipulation required.
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Role Specific Responsibilities
Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
Participate in training programs.
Wage Range MLT I - $19.02-$28.53
Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: N/A
Wage Range MLT II- $23.19-$35.94
Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: 3 years in clinical laboratory
MLT III Wage Range - $24.12-$37.39
MLS I Wage Range - $22.74-$35.29
MLS II Wage Range - $27.69-$42.92
MLS III Wage Range - $28.80-$44.64
$19.02 - $44.64
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Market context
In Illinois, Medical Laboratory Technician evening-shift roles are often shaped by steady hospital and diagnostic-lab demand, especially for candidates who can support after-hours testing. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, eligibility for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, and the ability to handle intermittent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification path and evening availability before applying.