Clinical Laboratory Technician/MLT I

OSF HealthCare • Pontiac, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs a variety of laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis of disease. Duties include performing quality control, preventive maintenance on equipment, and minor troubleshooting with referral of complex issues to senior employees. Duties may also include specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required.

Requirements

• An associate's degree as a Clinical Laboratory Technician with the successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLT exam or obtained within the first year of employment.
• Alternative associate degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP or AMT CLT Certification exam prior to employment.
• Certification CLT (ASCP or AMT).

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years previous lab experience.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians and other clinical personnel when responding to routine inquiries and reporting laboratory results.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to interpret routine tests, recognize abnormal test results and troubleshoot equipment.
• High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis of disease.
• Performs quality control.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs minor troubleshooting with referral of complex issues to senior employees.
• Specimen collection.
• Training personnel and students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package.
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
• 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time for candidates with 5+ years of direct experience, available for use beginning day 1.
• Generous time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree