Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MLT to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.

Requirements

• Degree – Bachelor's degree
• Education – Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
• Certification – Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Experience: Minimum one-year experience within the past 5 years.
• 3 references

Shifts/Timings

• 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Midnight
• Overtime on an as-needed basis
• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and /or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• MLT Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, IL 61832 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, IL 61832: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Relocation, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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