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MLT/MLS II – Generalist | Evenings/Nights Day-to-Day Responsibilities Perform routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and other specimens. Operate laboratory instrumentation and ensure accurate, timely results. Perform quality control and basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Review and report patient test results through the laboratory computer system. Assist with training new laboratory team members on procedures and equipment. Identify and resolve testing or quality issues and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Schedule Evening/Night shift Evening hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Night hours: 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Every third weekend Holiday rotation Location AMH Main Lab Experience /
New graduates are welcome to apply MLT/MLS certification through ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent , or certification eligible Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, quality laboratory results Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment Overview Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area.
Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more. The Blood Bank department consists of the analytical testing area that includes the testing for blood type and the supply of all needed blood products for transfusion.
Role Purpose The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) II (REG) performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice Responsibilities Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action. Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department.
Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis. Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.
Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig Preferred Requirements Experience Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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