Medical Laboratory Technician-Uncertified

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Location: Carbondale, IL

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Time Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Position Summary

• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Education

• Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related Sciences

Licenses and Certification

• Eligible for MLT (ASCP) exam or equivalent (not required)

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: N/A

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• 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.
• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, cost, and establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures.
• 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.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity, and specific factors that influence test results.
• Reviews all instrument indicators and temperature monitors for laboratory departments.
• Responsible for maintaining self-competency in laboratory skills

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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