Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your skills as a Medical Laboratory Technician will make a vital impact. This role involves performing clinical testing across various disciplines including hematology, immunology, microbiology, clinical microscopy, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking, all while adhering to strict regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform and verify routine and specialized laboratory tests with minimal supervision.
• Manage reagent preparation and analyzer troubleshooting to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Conduct quality control procedures consistently, documenting any failures and corrective actions.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet testing requests and departmental productivity goals.
• Communicate critical results promptly to healthcare providers, ensuring proper documentation.
• Assist in training new staff and contribute to updating procedural manuals and policies.
• Perform ongoing assessments of specimens and troubleshoot issues for both in-house and reference testing.

Education: An associate degree in Medical Technology or a related scientific field is required.

Experience: No prior experience is necessary for registered Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Certification: Certification or board eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician through recognized agencies such as ASCP, ISCLT, HHS, AMT, or NCA is required upon hire.

Mental and Physical Requirements: This position demands close mental and visual attention for extended periods and the ability to work under time-sensitive and stressful conditions. Physical activity includes frequent movement throughout the department and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: The role involves exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious materials in a climate-controlled environment with moderate noise levels. Flexibility to work various shifts is necessary.