Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist

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LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting

Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist

Rushville, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview

    Serving a close-knit rural community, this critical access facility provides high-quality healthcare backed by a dedicated team and an active Emergency Department.

    The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) is responsible for specimen collection, processing, and testing across core laboratory sections to generate accurate diagnostic data. This role functions independently as the sole laboratory professional on site during the night shift (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.) , managing all overnight laboratory operations, emergency requests, inpatient needs, and morning draws.

    Schedule & Shift Details

    • Shift: Nights (5:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.)
    • Structure: Three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12)
    • Environment: Solo coverage overnight; candidates must be fully confident working independently across generalist benches and patient care areas.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Solo Overnight Operations: Manage all overnight laboratory services, prioritizing STAT tests, processing after-hours clinic specimens, and handling Emergency Department testing.
    • Specimen Collection & Phlebotomy: Perform phlebotomy across all patient populations (neonatal to geriatric), including arterial blood gas (ABG) collections, emergency room draws, and scheduled early-morning inpatient floor rounds.
    • Generalist Testing: Conduct routine and complex analyses across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.
    • Instrumentation & Quality Control: Perform routine and scheduled analyzer maintenance, quality control (QC) procedures, calibrations, and troubleshooting during the shift.
    • Results & Critical Values: Review, interpret, and report accurate test results; promptly communicate critical laboratory values to healthcare providers and escalate complex findings to the Pathologist per protocol.
    • Shift Handover & Inventory: Maintain adequate supply levels and formally communicate reagent, supply, and instrument needs to incoming day shift staff.
    • Compliance & Safety: Comply with all regulatory and hospital standards, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, state health department guidelines, and client-specific drug and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) protocols.

    Equipment & Instrumentation (Experience Preferred)

    • Chemistry / Immunoassay: Vitros 7600
    • Hematology: DxH 690
    • Coagulation: TOP 300
    • Blood Bank: Ortho Gel Workstation
    • Urinalysis: Clinitek
    • Blood Gas: Prime Plus
    • Microbiology & Molecular: Bactec, Roche Cobas LIAT

    Qualifications & Education

    Education

    • Completion of an accredited MLT/CLS or MT/MLS training program.
    • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Applied Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science discipline.

    Licensure & Certification

    • Current certification as an MLT or MLS/MT through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.

    Experience & Competencies

    • 1 to 3 months of related clinical laboratory experience or training preferred (equivalent combinations of clinical education and training will be considered).
    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize high-acuity workloads, and make sound clinical decisions without on-site supervision.
    • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills when collaborating with emergency room providers, nursing staff, and patients.