Med Lab Tech - Full Time - Up To $32.30/Hr

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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services. $21.53/hr minimum - $32.30/hr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications) Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Reviews procedures annually in technical sections as established in the Laboratory QA Plan.
• Performs patient testing in assigned areas of the laboratory.
• Knows and performs the duties of the Laboratory/Pathology Representative, Phlebotomist and Technical Assistant.
• Observes safety and biohazard precautions.
• Documents and discloses all analysis errors that occur.
• Cleans laboratory and equipment.
• Operates, troubleshoots and repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on equipment in their assigned section(s).
• Orients new personnel and teaches trainees/students.
• Performs and maintains QC and QA for all tests performed.
• Inventories and orders supplies in their assigned section(s).
• Works with other hospital staff and leadership to ensure that testing needs of all patients are being met at all times.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for MLT (ASCP) or equivalent
• Must be certified within 6 months of hire
• Associate’s degree
• COVID Vaccinations

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