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Southern Illinois Healthcare

Lead, Medical Lab Scientist

Southern Illinois Healthcare, Herrin

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Medical Laboratory Technologist

Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Education

  • Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Licenses and Certification

  • MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Experience and Skills

  • Technical Experience: 5 years in clinical laboratory

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 indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
  • Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
  • Participate in training programs.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
  • Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
  • Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior MLTs.
  • Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
  • Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations.
  • Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.
  • Train and mentor new coworkers.
  • Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
  • Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $25.59 - $39.66