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Medical laboratory technician / Scientist

MERCYHEALTH·Freeport, Illinois

$20 - $34/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Performs various clinical laboratory procedures including chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic testing. Maintains quality control records, manages equipment maintenance, and ensures accurate documentation of all test protocols.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • FHN
  • Memorial
  • Hospital -
  • Freeport,
  • IL 61032Position
  • Type: Full-time;
  • F (80)Salary
  • Range: $20.41 - $33.67
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • DaysJob
  • Category: Health CareJob Summary Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in all functional clinical laboratory sections. Maintains records of performance, quality control and remedial action. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Promotes customer relations in all interactions. Performs diagnostic tests and operates equipment independently in assigned areas of responsibility according to established procedure. Provides patient education. Incorporates the principles of quality control and initiates corrective action; assess specimen integrity and test results. Performs specimen collection according to established protocols demonstrating age-specific competency from newborn through geriatric age groups; adheres to patient safety practices for patient and specimen identification. Manages time effectively, organizing and prioritizing to meet established service expectations. Provides documentation for all test protocols, quality control, and quality improvement according to established policy/procedure. Maintains equipment as defined in policies and procedures for preventative maintenance and remedial corrective action. Collaborates with others to improve service delivery. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to Laboratory safety protocols. Demonstrates computer skills specific to position. Displays competency for the Medical Laboratory Technician role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
  • QualificationsRequirements
  • Education: Associate Degree from a CAHEA accredited MLT program or Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with 5 years’ experience in one or more clinical laboratory areas or; Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least 12 months duration or; Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related science and successful completion of an NAACLS accredited Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Medical
  • Laboratory
  • Technologist (ASCP) preferred
  • Populations
  • Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

Neonate

  • <30 days
  • Infant: <1 year
  • Early
  • Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
  • Late
  • Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
  • Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
  • Young
  • Adult: 17 to <30 years
  • Middle
  • Adult: 30 to <60 years
  • Older
  • Adult: >60 years No responsibility to treat or care for patients. Serves patients in areas other than patient care.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree from an accredited MLT program or a related science degree with relevant laboratory experience. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP) is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • Computer skills
  • Quality control
  • Patient education
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Specimen collection
  • Data documentation
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Laboratory safety
  • Chemical procedures
  • Serological procedures
  • Bacteriological procedures
  • Microscopic procedures

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $34/hr
Location
Freeport, Illinois
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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MERCYHEALTH

At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families. They bring knowledge and innovation to ensure that our patients receive world-class health care, close to home. As an integrated health system, we provide...

Salary listed on 44 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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