Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a Medical Laboratory Technician. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location: Paris IL 61944
Assignment Start Date: 6/12/2025
26 weeks Nights 8-hour shift 40 hours/week guaranteed
The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director and/or Laboratory Manager performs moderate and high complexity laboratory analysis and assumes responsibility for problem solving teaching systems control and limited supervision. Collects arterial venous and capillary blood specimens from patients. Performs drug screen collection routine clerical duties and performs simple point-of-care testing. Must maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients patients families medical staff interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collects tests and stores blood and blood products; administers transfusion products and maintains records of transfusions. Performs all other transfusion procedures up to releasing blood products to nursing staff.
- Following the Laboratory Procedures obtains blood specimens collects other body fluids and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
- Performs required procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells coagulation studies and quality control.
- Performs chemical tests on body fluids and exudates tests urine and examines urine sediment for various types of cell bodies. Processes chemical tests on blood serum and plasma using the different analyzers.
- Perform routine serological tests on body fluids and materials such as blood exudates scrapings and spinal fluid to ascertain pathogenic qualities.
- Teach MLT students and other employees testing techniques.
- Participates actively in continuing education and presents in-service programs.
- Performs quality control tests according to the department procedure and testing schedule. Records the results in the Hospital Information System(H.I.S.).
- Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures as well as laboratory safety procedures.
- This position may at any time obtain specimens from neonates infants children adolescents and geriatric patients. This person must have appropriate knowledge and skills to perform laboratory-related duties for these populations. May also be assigned to assist in training phlebotomy to healthcare students.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Experience:
- At least 3 years of prior clinical experience is required.
- Phlebotomy skills for a wide range of patient ages are preferred
Education:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Technology
Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:
- Current Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician in the State of IL
EMR System: Athena knowledge/experience preferred
Shift: Night Shift Four - 10 hour shifts rotating Weekends and Holidays included
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Typing skills and experience with computer systems are preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Registration in a recognized national certification is highly recommended.
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Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.