Medical Lab Tech (MLT Non-Credentialed) - Methodist
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview
The Laboratory Scientist plays an important role in the lab. The
Laboratory Scientist is a Bachelor degreed, non-credentialed
individual who supports preanalytical, analytic and post analytic
laboratory workflows. Responsibilities may include the following:
sample processing/aliquoting/prepping for transport/testing and
performing CLIA waived and moderate-complexity testing; supporting
clinical laboratory areas such as microbiology, molecular,
urinalysis, and chemistry.
Qualifications
Certifications: , Education: Bachelor's Degree: Biological Science
(Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Demonstrates technical skills in the pre-analytical phase of the
testing process.
Determines acceptability of specimens within guidelines.
Follows protocol in labeling pour-offs.
Stores specimens under appropriate conditions as quickly as
possible.
Prepares reagents / standards / calibrators correctly and ensures
they are dated & in sufficient quantity.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly maintenance activities and
documents appropriately.
Recognizes inappropriate specimens; rejects.
Assigns complete and accurate source with microbiology specimens;
logs specimens into microbiology with correct date and time.
Recognizes appropriate selections of test orders; can assist in
making recommendations for proper test order.
Selects appropriate culture media, incubation temps and atmosphere
for microbiology cultures.
Organizes and prioritizes work for optimum turnaround time.
Observes safety guidelines.
Streaks plates with good standard isolation technique or for
quantification (colony counts).
Recognizes appropriate selection of test orders.
Performs processing/ordering functions correctly
Evaluates new products, new assays, new systems and & new
instrumentation when assigned.
Performs linearity, sensitivity, precision, correlation, and
reference range validation before new or revised test procedures
are implemented when assigned.
Demonstrates skills in the analytical phase of testing process.
Follows test protocol.
Performs test procedures with care and accuracy.
Makes dilutions accurately; calculates correctly.
Selects appropriate identification and susceptibility testing and
performs accurately
Performs proficiency testing successfully within assigned
timeframe.
Ensures quality of work by performing QC at required intervals,
performing calibrations and footnoting QC following calibration,
investigating cause of out-of-control QC and resolves before
testing is resumed. Ensures that outdated materials (kits, QC, or
reagents) are not used; uses oldest outdate first.
Ensures timeliness of testing by organizing work for minimal
turnaround time, performing work in careful manner to minimize
repeat testing and turnaround time, referring testing to alternate
sites if in-place systems are not operable.
Performs and records competency assessment of testing personnel as
delegated by medical director.
Teaches procedure to students, peers, and new employees
Ensures that QC is tested and documented at frequencies mandated by
manufacturers and regulatory agencies
Reviews worksheets and maintenance logs; investigates or corrects
as needed.
Performs CLIA waived and moderate-complexity testing on medical
samples in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good
laboratory practice
Demonstrates skills in the post analytical phase of the testing
process.
Recognizes implausible results, unusual tests reactions, errors,
and instrument malfunctions and is able to investigate & problem
solve.
Enters data results properly & carefully, including required
notification & documentation.
Reviews data entry for correctness prior to verifying results to
minimize errors.
Uses work center pending logs to assess completion of testing to
improve turnaround time.
Uses computer functions to access information necessary for
resulting out data and/or giving out results to customers.
Addresses unresolved method & equipment problems by utilizing
manufacturer resources such as hot lines or operating manual to
assist in problem solving.
Communicates all information necessary to subsequent shifts for
completion of testing process or problem resolution
Participates in support activities necessary to insure a smooth and
efficiently run operation.
Contributes ideas and assists in implementing changes to insure
cost-effective operation of the department.
Supports same shift co-workers by assisting in department support
activities: calibrates pipettes, takes temperatures, dates all
kits, QC, reagents in use, dates and restocks reagents and
supplies, washes pipettes and glassware, empties garbage, unpacks
boxes from receiving and documents receipt, alerts appropriate
person if inventory is low.
Cleans and maintains instruments, refrigerators, freezers and work
and storage areas.
Displays a willingness and interest in learning new instruments or
procedures or in cross training into other areas.
Generates electronic messages (email), prepares reports, completes
data sheets using computer capabilities.
Provides support for lead tech or managers/coordinators.
Provides support for other laboratory sections by assisting when
staffing shortages or heavy workload events occur and helps to
maintain lounge areas used in all sections.
Thoroughly investigates and documents all incidents, complaints and
concerns. Communicates them upward as necessary and enters them
into event reporting system.
Proctor Campus Only
Follows age specific care guidelines in collecting specimens from
the various age categories of neonate, child, adolescent, adult and
elderly.
Collects specimens using the proper procedures & protocols.
Observes principles of phlebotomy, such as avoid drawing by IV,
red/blue top before blue top, etc.
Receives samples into the laboratory information system to
accurately reflect the date and time
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were
meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive.
The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet
flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL,
Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members
in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of
healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle
Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health
Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston
Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's
highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist
College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first
engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer
opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois
with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other
federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and,
if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. -
For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $23.43per hour -
$39.13per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team
members and providers. To learn more visit
careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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