SSM Health
Location
Mount Vernon, IL | United States
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts. This is a Generalist position working in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank and some Microbiology. The shift has variable start and end times depending on the area you are working in. Start times could be between 5am and 8pm. Weekend and holiday rotation. We do have weekend-option staff so weekends that you would have to work would be very limited. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment - this is the job for you! We do very advanced testing with state-of-the-art equipment. Lots of learning opportunities. New Graduates welcome! Will consider a Medical Lab Tech or Medical Lab Scientist for the role.
Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you
Job Summary:
Under general direction interprets and reports test results. 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.
Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
Evaluates new testing methods.
Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots 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 or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent years of experience and education
MLT or MLS certification
ASCP Certificatio
EXPERIENCE
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.
Licenses / Certifications:
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Chemistry Technologist (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Blood Bank Technologist (BB) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Chemistry Technologist (C) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Hematology Technologist (H) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Medical Technologists (AMT), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Microbiology Technologist (M) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) within 6 months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Hematology Technologist (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Microbiology Technologist (M) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3401000046 Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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