Medical Lab Technician

Southern Illinois Hospital Services • Harrisburg, PA

24d • $19 - $29

About The Position

Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Requirements

• Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Intermittent hand manipulation required.
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.

What This Job Offers

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