MLT - Medical Laboratory

MLT I Requirements
Position Summary
Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Principal Accountabilities
~ Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education
~ Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Licenses and Certification
~ Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Experience and Skills
~ Technical Experience: N/A

Physical Activities
Intermittent hand manipulation required.
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Role Specific Responsibilities
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 under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
Participate in training programs.
Wage Range MLT I - $19.02-$28.53
Southern Illinois Healthcare