Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Rockford, Illinois
The MLT/MLS processes patient samples and performs clinical laboratory procedures across various specialties including hematology and chemistry. Responsibilities include analyzing test results for accuracy, performing quality control, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
The MLT/MLS provides patient care by processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures.
Schedule: 36 hours/week
Shift: Second
Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL
$24.60/hr - $44.11/hr
Essential duties and responsibilities
Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy
Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students.
Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
Collect patient specimens.
Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent or must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.
Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995
Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$24.60 - $44.11
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must have an Associate degree in medical laboratory science or a military equivalent. MLT certification is required within one year of hire or meeting CLIA 493.1489 standards.
Market context
In Illinois, full-time Medical Laboratory Technician openings are typically tied to hospital, clinic, and reference lab staffing needs, so demand tends to stay steady where patient testing volume is consistent. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an associate degree in medical laboratory science or a military equivalent, plus MLT certification within one year of hire or CLIA 493.1489 standards. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of accurate, fast-paced lab work.