Mls/Mlt Evening Shift Ascp

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Carbondale, IL

6d•$28 - $43

About The Position

Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens. Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

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

Nice To Haves

Technical Experience: 1 year in a lab setting preferred

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.