Medical Lab Technician, Float, PRN

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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

This is a Medical Lab Technician PRN position based at Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon.

Pay Range:

$23.09 - $34.64

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience labor market and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects in good faith to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Under general direction performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality.
• Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians.
• Operates complex electronic equipment computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associates degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin

• CLS Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii Department of Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Required Experience:

IC