Southern Illinois Healthcare·Murphysboro, Illinois
The role is responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for disease diagnosis and treatment, performing routine, moderate, and high-complexity testing across all clinical laboratory departments. This includes evaluating and solving problems related to specimen collection and analysis for all age ranges.
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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
$22.29
$34.55
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Market context
In Illinois, PRN Medical Laboratory Tech roles often draw interest because hospitals and clinics need flexible coverage for variable shifts and ongoing lab operations. Competition can be strong for candidates with an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, eligibility for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, and experience with quality control and equipment maintenance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight complex lab procedure experience and shift flexibility.
