Point of Care Lab Tech (MLT)

Carle Health

Urbana, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$31.18–$53.63 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Biology, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Corrective Action, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Laboratory, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Care, Precision Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Social Security Administration, Staff Policies, Technical Consulting, Test Program, Testing

LOCATION

Urbana, IL

POSTED

7 days ago

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience

$5,000 less than 1yr of experience

$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

The Point of Care MLT must provide high quality patient care. Coordinates and monitors daily functions of Point of Care services performed throughout the Carle Health System. Promotes and embraces the Carle Experience through all communications and interactions.

Qualifications

Certifications: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Education: Associate's Degree: Biological Science; Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Technology, Work Experience: 4yr of Clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates activities between all point of care locations and Laboratories to ensure consistent procedures and policies.Ensure staff members are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.Monitors quality control and proficiency testing compliance at the various Point of Care locations.Ensures appropriate inventory of Point of Cares supplies.Performs, understands and evaluates accuracy when quality control, calibrations, linearity, correlations and equivalent quality control are required.Takes calls during Point of Care non-business hours.Responsible for oversight and maintenance of equipment. Able to recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment.Participates in annual policy and procedure review processParticipate in implementation of new testing platformsParticipates in regulatory compliance activities such as inspections, maintenance of proficiency surveys, CLIA Licenses etc.As the technical consultant, is responsible for technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory. This person is not required to be on-site at all times, but must be available to provide consultation either on-site, by telephone, or electronically.Additional responsibilities for the technical consultant include the following: selects test methodologies appropriate for the clinical use of the test menu; verifies test procedures performed and establishes the laboratory's performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system; enrolls the laboratory in an approved PT program commensurate with services offered; establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed; establishes the acceptable levels of analytic performance, and ensures these levels are maintained throughout the testing process; resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; ensures patient test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly; and reviews competency evaluations.Respond and resolve Point of Care instrument or testing questions from a variety of customers Monitor software for result or instrument failures Manage and deliver Point of Care reagents Provide support during accreditation inspections Ensure compliance with Point of Care regulatory functions such as, but not limited to, competency, proficiency and quality control
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $31.18per hour - $53.63per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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