Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Chemistry

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

15h•$28 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate. Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment. Performs 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 for routine, urgent and stat testing. Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols. Maintains laboratory supply inventory. Performs 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. Recognizes problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate. Successfully participates in all accreditation 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. Completes 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. Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Performs testing in the Chemistry area of the Clinical Laboratory. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to general chemistry and immunology tests, Ionized Calcium, serum and urine Osmolality, specimen dilution and reanalysis. Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved. Maintains laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels. Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member. Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.

Requirements

Certifications: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Associate's Degree (Required)
Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Chemistry

Nice To Haves

Sign on Bonus Available!!!
$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience
$5,000 less than 1yr of experience
(external candidates only)

Responsibilities

Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
Performs 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 for routine, urgent and stat testing.
Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.
Maintains laboratory supply inventory.
Performs 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.
Recognizes problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.
Successfully participates in all accreditation 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.
Completes continuing education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.
Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Performs testing in the Chemistry area of the Clinical Laboratory.
Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to general chemistry and immunology tests, Ionized Calcium, serum and urine Osmolality, specimen dilution and reanalysis.
Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved.
Maintains laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels.
Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member.
Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.