Laboratory Technician - (U) - (0256)

About the role

This position performs a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture blood collection as needed.
• Instructs patients on proper urine collection techniques.
• Relays information to the patient regarding proper preparation for various lab tests.
• Perform lab tests as follows: Blood Occult, Feces Screening, Hemoglobin A1C, Cholesterol Screening, Urine Pregnancy Testing, Urinalysis, Protime, Blood count: spun hematocrit and other lab tests as added by administration.
• Captures and enters patient information and prepares test requisitions for samples sent to the reference lab.
• Documents receipt of laboratory reports from the reference lab and notifies physicians of critical lab levels promptly.
• Maintains safety according to OSHA standards.
• Communicates with hospitals and outside labs regarding missing information, mistakes, or issues with lab samples and orders sent.
• Schedules lab appointments using GE Business system.
• Daily uses Touchworks and GE Business scheduling and data entry system.
• Teaches residents (on their practice management rotation) proper procedures and laboratory techniques.
• Assists in training medical assistant students.

Qualifications

• Any one or combination of the following equivalent to two (2) years (24 months):
• Average Associate’s Degree eighteen months (18 months) in medical laboratory technology (MLT).
• Completion of a vocational training program for Medical Laboratory technology.
• Work experience training in a medical laboratory which provided a knowledge of generally accepted medical laboratory principles and practices.
• One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a medical laboratory technician.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations and their applications.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to exhibit strong organizational skills and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Ability to work successfully as a team member and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Condition Of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Supplemental Information

• If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
• The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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• This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
• Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
• Pre-employment background screenings required.