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Carle Foundation Hospital Medical Lab Tech in Urbana, Illinois
Medical Lab Tech
Department: Lab - Administration - EH
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Laboratory Services
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Job ID: 39889
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Shift: As Needed
Location: Eureka, IL
Usual Schedule: work as needed varied shifts
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle Eureka Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Weekend Requirements: yes
Other Posting Information: This position will help cover for vacation and illness and will work as needed.
Holiday Requirements: no
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Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (New grads must provide diploma/transcripts within twelve (12) weeks of hire. or Bachelor's Degree in with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience and documented training in an accredited MLT program Will also consider associates degree in medical lab sciences. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) within 1 year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) within 1 year or Medical Technologist (ASCP) within 1 year or Medical Technologist (AMT) within 1 year.
Essential Functions:
Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols. Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.
Successfully participates in all accredidation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section. Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and procedures
Complete Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.
Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required.
Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols. Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.
Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section. Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and procedures.
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.