Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Eureka

Carle Health•Eureka, IL

3d•$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.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Associate's Degree: Biological Science
Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Science

Responsibilities

Performs all tasks necessary to register patients and enter lab orders into the lab computer system.
Performs a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures including but not limited to venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
Ensure quality by verifying patient identification and specimen labeling.
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 test equipment, clean equipment maintain laboratory supply inventory: performs routine maintenance on equipment.
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.
Successfully participates in all accredidation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
Performs drug and alcohol collection procedures.
Manages the random drug and alcohol consortiums.