Job Title

Medical Laboratory Technician / Clinical Lab Scientist

Location

Carbondale, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite | No weekend requirements; possible call as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and receive biological specimens (blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) for analysis across all clinical laboratory departments, evaluating and resolving collection and processing issues across all patient age ranges
• Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and apply scientific principles to analyze and correct problems
• Analyze quality control data, make informed judgments on results, and take appropriate corrective action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Participate in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures; write and revise technical procedures as needed
• Respond to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, and factors influencing results
• Review instrument indicators and temperature monitors across laboratory departments and maintain self-competency in all required laboratory skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field (Associate's degree accepted for grandfathered personnel)
• CLS or MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required
• New MT graduates must pass certification exam within 6 months of employment start date
• Proficiency in Epic (EMR) is required
• Experience as a lab generalist with phlebotomy skills included

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with any of the following analyzers: Abbott Alinity, ACL Tops 350, GeneXpert, Beckman Coulter, Torch, or Clinitek
• Familiarity with laboratory initiatives, quality assurance practices, and establishment of reference intervals

Why Join Us

• No weekend requirements, offering a consistent and predictable day-shift schedule
• Opportunity to work in a full-service clinical laboratory environment utilizing a broad range of advanced diagnostic equipment