Medical Laboratory Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Job Highlights (Additional Job Description) * Department: Laboratory * Patient Population or Ratio: N/A * Schedule: PRN, Variable Shift, Variable start and end times - weekends and holidays as needed * Starting Pay: 23.41 for Med Lab Tech/26.94 for Med Lab Scientist (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.) * Shift Differentials: Evenings-$2.00, Nights-$3.75, Weekends, $2.00 * Location: SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia, Illinois 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 * Associate's 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 * 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) Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3401000207 Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643) 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: o ur 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.