IL Medical Lab Technician - prn

Deaconess Health System • Mount Vernon, IL

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About The Position

Performs routine and specialized moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Ensures accurate and reliable results by following a strict quality-control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventive maintenance according to department policies and procedures, and maintains records and statistical data in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, ordering tests, entering diagnoses, retrieving results, charting, and faxing results as needed. Demonstrates competence in caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Maintains the Mission and Values of Crossroads Community Hospital, teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures, and assists in all laboratory areas as needed to maintain appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited medical laboratory technician program; or an associate degree plus at least 60 semester hours from an accredited university, including biology and chemistry, and three years of full-time clinical laboratory experience; or successful completion of an equivalent training program.
• One to two years of experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card for healthcare providers, required within one month of employment.
• Obtain and maintain drug-screen collection and breath-alcohol certification.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Medical Lab Technician, MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT), HEW, CLS (NCA), or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
• Follow quality-control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Perform instrument function checks and preventive maintenance according to department policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements.
• Complete clerical duties, including data entry, ordering tests, entering diagnoses, retrieving results, charting, and faxing results as needed.
• Demonstrate competence in caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain the Mission and Values of Crossroads Community Hospital.
• Teach new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assist in all laboratory areas as needed to maintain appropriate patient care.
• Obtain and maintain drug-screen collection and breath-alcohol certification.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules, including full-time, part-time, and supplemental schedules across day, evening, and night shifts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Payactiv earned-wage benefit.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Healthcare and retirement plans.
• Potential performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics.
• Potential evening/night and weekend shift incentives, based on company policies and applicable job codes.

What This Job Offers

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