Medical Laboratory Tech/Medical Tech

Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home•Watseka, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-centered Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time shift position in our outreach lab. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let’s talk more about this opportunity.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved, accredited medical technology program; or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services; a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological Science or Medical Technology.
Communication.
Result interpretation and Critical value evaluation.
Phlebotomy techniques
Instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control
Knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems computer
Ethical Practice.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Medical Technologist or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs, records, and evaluates daily quality control and instrument function and maintenance
Performs procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology, and microbiology correctly and completely.
Recognizes and reports normal and abnormal patient values to physicians and RN’s.
Assists with the implementation of new testing procedures.
Assists in maintaining the area to meet accrediting agency standards.
Performs phlebotomies routinely and collects specimens as requested.
Demonstrates competence with the hospital and laboratory computer systems.
Communicates with physicians, nurses, and caregivers concerning testing results.
Rotates in all services of the Laboratory as needed.
Demonstrates proper techniques in order to minimize duplication of testing and maintaining instruments to prevent costly repairs and downtime.
Demonstrates proper use, care and maintenance of laboratory equipment, tools, materials and supplies for the appropriate work areas.
Ensures that procedural performance and behavior does not result in physical or psychological discomfort to the patient or others associated with patients.
Obtains prompt, accurate test results to aid the health care provider with treatment of the patients.
Performs Laboratory Assistant duties as needed.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Iroquois Memorial Hospital.