Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Richland
Carle Health·Olney, Illinois
Carle Health·Olney, Illinois
Perform and evaluate complex chemical, biological, and bacteriological analyses to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with quality control and accreditation standards.
This position is a PRN position work as needed to help cover for vacation, illness and days off working varied hours days/evenings and nights. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analysis. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.
Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods.Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols. Maintain laboratory supply inventory.Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section. Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and proceduresComplete Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required.Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods for routine, urgent and stat testing. Performs testing in the following areas of the clinical laboratory: Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology including specimen processing and Molecular assays. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: Manual WBC and body fluid differentials, manual body fluid cell counts, specimen dilutions, gram stains, and antibody identification and titers. Performs related duties in the laboratory to include processing, storing and labeling specimens. Recognize test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate. Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
Certifications: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Education: Associate's Degree (Required) Medical Lab Technology, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
The compensation range for this position is $28.09per hour - $46.91per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology and certification as an MLT or MT from ASCP or AMT within one year. Must be able to work variable PRN shifts in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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