Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist
Rushville, Illinois
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Rushville, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: 3x12 nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Overview

This role is for a Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist responsible for obtaining, processing, and analyzing patient specimens to generate laboratory data used in diagnosis and treatment.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Lab Technician experience within the last year
• Medical Lab Technician (1 year of experience)
• Medical Technologist experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Applied Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science discipline
• Current ASCP or AMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three months of related laboratory experience or training

Responsibilities

• Obtain, receive, process, analyze, and report laboratory specimen results
• Perform testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Blood Gas, and Phlebotomy
• Recognize abnormal test results and refer critical values to the Pathologist when required
• Perform and document quality control procedures and follow quality assurance guidelines
• Screen tests for medical necessity requirements and follow reference laboratory and interface protocols
• Follow drug screening and BAT protocols per client-specific requirements
• Operate, monitor, and maintain laboratory equipment safely and correctly
• Demonstrate competency in phlebotomy for patients from neonatal to geriatric
• Maintain compliance with infection control practices, universal precautions, and safety regulations
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory requirements including IDPH, OSHA, CMS, HIPAA, and DHHS standards