MLT II - Generalist

Additional Information About the Role

MLT/MLS II – Generalist | Evenings/Nights

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and other specimens. • Operate laboratory instrumentation and ensure accurate, timely results. • Perform quality control and basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. • Review and report patient test results through the laboratory computer system. • Assist with training new laboratory team members on procedures and equipment. • Identify and resolve testing or quality issues and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Schedule

• Evening/Night shift • Evening hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. • Night hours: 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. • Every third weekend • Holiday rotation

Location

AMH Main Lab

Experience / Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply • MLT/MLS certification through ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent , or certification eligible • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, quality laboratory results • Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Blood Bank department consists of the analytical testing area that includes the testing for blood type and the supply of all needed blood products for transfusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) II (REG) performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice