Medical Laboratory Technician

Hospital Sisters Health System•Effingham, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex testing in all major clinical laboratory areas. Under general supervision, this role ensures accurate and valid test results that support diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include analyzing specimens and preparing detailed reports, contributing to high-quality laboratory services.

Requirements

Associate's degree required and successful completion of a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited medical laboratory technician program, OR Associate's degree and at least 60 academic credit hours including 6 hours chemistry and 6 hours biology and successful completion of a 50 week US military medical laboratory training course, OR Associates degree and at least 60 academic credit hours including 6 hours chemistry and 6 hours biology and 3 years full time lab experience in an accredited laboratory within the last 10 years.
Physician Enterprise: Associates degree in Laboratory Sciences (including chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory) is required.
Experience in an accredited lab is preferred.
Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as: - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) - American Medical Technologies (AMT) - Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) - or other laboratory certifying agency is required.
Certification must be received within 180 days of hire.
Colleagues hired prior to January 1, 2017 are exempt from this requirement.
Physician Enterprise: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
Certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred or eligible
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Perform clinical testing in areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology
Analyze specimens and interpret test results in accordance with established protocols
Ensure quality control and maintain proper documentation
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide timely diagnostic insights
Adhere to laboratory safety standards and compliance guidelines

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives
employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
colleague rewards and recognition program
discount program