Southern Illinois Healthcare·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Duties include performing complex laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control measures per CLIA requirements.
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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 indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
Participate in training programs.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
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
$24.12
$37.39
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Market context
In Pennsylvania, medical lab technician roles often see steady demand because hospitals and clinical labs need around-the-clock coverage, including nights and weekends. These positions can be competitive when employers want certification, degree preparation, and prior clinical experience, so flexibility and attention to detail matter. Review the shift expectations carefully and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
