IL-- MLT- Nights- JR105443

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technologist collects, processes, and receives specimens for analysis across clinical laboratory departments, performs complex laboratory procedures, and supports accurate and precise testing. The role requires a strong background in blood bank experience and includes evaluating new techniques and procedures, writing and revising technical procedures, reviewing quality-control data, and responding to questions about test results and methodologies.

The position follows a night schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Initial training is on the day shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, for 2–3 weeks in the Hematology Department. Holiday coverage is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Strong background in blood bank experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, or an Associate’s Degree for grandfathered personnel.
• Current CLS or MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• New MT graduates must pass the certification exam within 6 months of the employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Support and communicate laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• Collect, process, and receive blood, urine, fecal, and body-fluid specimens for analysis across clinical laboratory departments.
• Evaluate and solve problems related to collecting and processing biological specimens for patients of all ages.
• Participate in evaluating new laboratory techniques and procedures, considering personnel, equipment, cost, and reference intervals.
• Write and revise technical procedures.
• Perform complex laboratory procedures; recognize deviations from expected results, analyze issues, and correct them using scientific principles.
• Analyze quality-control data, make judgments regarding results, and take appropriate actions to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Respond to inquiries about test results, methodologies, test specificity and sensitivity, and factors influencing test results.
• Review instrument indicators and temperature monitors for various laboratory departments.
• Maintain competency in laboratory skills.
• Provide holiday coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level