Clinical Laboratory Technician/MLT I

Total Rewards Your life - our Mission OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market‑competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well‑being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Expected pay for this position is $25.35 - $29.82/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position. OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time‑off benefits. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs a variety of laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis of disease. Duties include performing quality control, preventive maintenance on equipment, and minor troubleshooting with referral of complex issues to senior employees. Duties may also include specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An associate's degree as a Clinical Laboratory Technician with the successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLT exam or obtained within the first year of employment. Alternative associate degrees are acceptable with successful completion of the ASCP or AMT CLT Certification exam prior to employment Certification CLT (ASCP or AMT). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-2 years previous lab experience. Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians and other clinical personnel when responding to routine inquiries and reporting laboratory results. Analytical skills necessary in order to interpret routine tests, recognize abnormal test results and troubleshoot equipment. High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr