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Southern Illinois Health·Harrisburg, IL

Lead Medical Lab Technologist

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Pay not listedCloses Oct 19
Posted Sep 16, 2026Closes Oct 19, 2026Job ID JR105393Requires 5+ yrs

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Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.Location: Harrisburg, ILShift: DaysTime Type: Full-TimeFacility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center Position Summary•     Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Location: Harrisburg, ILShift: DaysTime Type: Full-TimeFacility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center

• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Principal AccountabilitiesStandards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, QualityEducationAssociate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyLicenses and CertificationMLT (ASCP) or equivalent. Experience and SkillsTechnical

5 years in clinical laboratoryPhysical ActivitiesIntermittent hand manipulation required. Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds. Role Specific ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 laboratoriesMaintain 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. Complete department required continuing education annuallyCompensation (Commensurate with experience):$26.62To$41.26To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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