Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology is required for the Medical Laboratory Scientist track.
For the Medical Laboratory Scientist track, candidates must be eligible for Medical Laboratory Scientist board certification.
For the Medical Laboratory Technician track, an associate degree and eligibility for Medical Laboratory Technician board certification are required.
Applicants must hold either an American Medical Technologists Medical Technologist credential or an American Society for Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Scientist credential.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures for the assigned laboratory section and the laboratory generally, and recognize and address conditions that affect test results.
Assist physicians with bone marrow preparation.
Collect blood and swab samples from patients when necessary.
Inventory supplies and reagents.
Maintain a clean, neat work area and decontaminate it when needed.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Perform testing for the assigned laboratory section, including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, and chemistry, using related instruments; report results to authorized personnel.
Perform and document daily quality control in the assigned area.
Perform preventative maintenance on instruments.
Perform proficiency testing for College of American Pathologists surveys.
Provide staff training in department procedures, quality assurance, and instrumentation.
Recognize problems that adversely affect test results.
Seek opportunities to improve department performance and productivity.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Technician

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing all procedures related to assigned section and the laboratory in general. Recognizes and addresses conditions that affect test results. Interested individuals must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology.

Department: Lab

Hours: Full-Time, 36 hours a week required

MLS Requirements: BS Degree, MLS Board eligible

MLS Pay: Based on experience, starting at $30.56

MLS Sign on bonus: $10,000

MLT: AS Degree, MLT Board eligible

MLT Pay: Based on experience, starting at $29.08

MLT Sign on bonus: $5,000

Responsibilities

Assists physicians in bone marrow preparation., Collects blood and swab samples from patients when necessary., Inventories supplies and reagents., Maintains a clean, neat work area and decontaminates area when needed., Participates in continuing education programs., Performs all testing activity related to that assigned section of the laboratory, including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing. Reports test results to authorized personnel., Performs daily quality control in area assigned and records data., Performs preventative maintenance on instruments., Performs proficiency testing for CAP Surveys., Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance and instrumentation., Recognizes problems that adversely affect test results., Seeks opportunities to improve department performance and productivity.

Requirements

BS (Required)AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists, ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$30.56 - $47.37

Pay based on experience

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, Illinois
Founded: Not listed

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