Southern Illinois Healthcare·Carbondale, Illinois
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 analyzing quality control data.
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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.
$22.29
$34.55
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Requires an associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology and eligibility for MLT (ASCP) certification. Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Market context
In Illinois, MLT/MLS night-shift roles are typically driven by around-the-clock hospital and reference lab coverage needs, especially for routine testing and STAT turnaround. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, ASCP eligibility, and the ability to handle the physical demands of the lab. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm shift expectations and certification timing before applying.
