Medical Lab Technician

Heartland Women's Health

Medical Lab Technician

Swansea, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Heartland Women's Healthcare , an Advantia Health partner is GROWING and looking to add a member to our Lab team in a part-time capacity! The successful candidate will communicate clearly and frequently with our team to ensure the highest level of care for our obstetrical and gynecological patients.

    Job Description

    • Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
    • Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
    • Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments.
    • Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials, including monitoring and organizing reagent/supplies inventory.
    • Follow laboratory procedures and protocols for patient specimen handling, processing, and reporting.
    • Perform quality control assessments and routine instrument maintenance using accrediting agency standards and manufacturer specifications to assure the validity of laboratory test results.
    • Maintain personal skills competencies and assures education needs are met to comply with licensing and accrediting standards and regulations.
    • Assists laboratory manager on ongoing regulatory clerical duties
    • Perform equipment maintenance, bench cleanup, and decontamination
    • Clinical laboratory experience is a plus
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or associate degree in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science required.
    • MLT/MLS
    • Must have a current National Certification by American Society Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), NCA or equivalent registry.
    • One year of experience in healthcare laboratory preferred
    • Good written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Knowledge and experience with molecular biology techniques and assays is preferred.
    • One year Medical/clinical laboratory experience preferred.

    Schedule :

    • Thursday-Saturday
    • 24 hours/ week