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Medical Lab Tech (MLS/MLT)

Carle Health

United States, Illinois, Mattoon

2512 Hurst Drive (Show on map)

Dec 25, 2024

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience

$5,000 less than 1yr of experience

Relocation Bonus Available

$2,500 greater than 50 miles

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.

Qualifications

License/Certifications:
Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Education:
Associate's Degree (Required)

Other Knowledge/Skills:

Responsibilities

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 accredidation 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 procedures
Complete 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.
Maintain all necessary quality controls within the lab in Mattoon related to point of care testing. Manage and operate the Sysmex 1000 machine in the Mattoon laboratory. Maintain competency testing through the American Proficiency Institute, submission of all data, and follow up corrective action plans when needed. Assess and make recommendations for local staffing levels in the Mattoon lab. Assist with ongoing performance management of phlebotomy staff in the Mattoon lab.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. 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.