MLS/MLT EVENING SHIFT ASCP

Southern Illinois Healthcare • Carbondale, IL

8d • $28 - $43

About The Position

Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• 1 year in a lab setting preferred
• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.
• Participate in accreditation activities.
• Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees