• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Chemistry Technologist (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Hematology Technologist (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Microbiology Technologist (M) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) – American Medical Technologist (AMT)
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• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)