Medical Laboratory Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare•Harrisburg, PA
•$22 - $35
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician collects, processes, and tests patient specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role performs routine waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing across clinical laboratory departments. It also involves preparing samples for testing or referral, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and carrying out laboratory procedures and quality-control activities under direct supervision in accordance with CLIA requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Eligible to sit for the MLT (ASCP) certification exam or equivalent.
- Intermittent hand manipulation.
- Intermittent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Collect, process, and receive specimens, including blood, urine, fecal, and body-fluid specimens, for analysis across clinical laboratory departments.
- Evaluate and resolve problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens from patients of all age ranges.
- Prepare samples for testing and send samples to reference laboratories.
- Perform routine waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing.
- Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Analyze quality-control data, judge results, and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
- Assist with troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
- Participate in training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
