Medical Lab Tech, MLT

Carle Health

. Register patients and enter laboratory orders into the laboratory computer system .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHoopeston • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing clinical laboratory testing, including blood-drawing procedures and specimen management, while ensuring compliance with quality control and accreditation standards. Proficient in operating laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate testing protocols.

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP)Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP)Blood-Drawing ProceduresQuality Control ProceduresAccreditation Participation

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Hard Skills

Clinical Laboratory TestingVenipunctureSpecimen LabelingAnalytical TestingEquipment CalibrationQuality Assurance ProceduresDrug and Alcohol CollectionProficiency TestingPatient RegistrationLaboratory Order Entry

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Computer SystemAutomated EquipmentManual Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT)Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT)

Industry Keywords

AccreditationQuality ControlSpecimen ManagementClinical TestingLaboratory Supply Inventory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Register patients and enter laboratory orders into the laboratory computer system
Perform routine and complex blood-drawing procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures
Verify patient identification and specimen labeling
Perform clinical laboratory testing for disease treatment and diagnosis using standard techniques and equipment
Store and label specimens; use manual and automated equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests
Calibrate and maintain test equipment; clean equipment and maintain laboratory supply inventory
Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures to comply with internal and external regulations and protocols
Evaluate acceptability associated with department testing
Participate in accreditation, proficiency testing, and annual performance competencies
Perform drug and alcohol collection procedures
Manage random drug and alcohol consortiums
Ensure appropriate communication of test results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in a related field (required)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year
Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year
Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year
Perform testing accurately, safely, and within established time periods
Participate in accreditation, proficiency testing, and annual performance competencies
Work evening shift: Monday–Thursday 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Work 2–3 rotating holidays per year
No regularly scheduled weekends
No on-call requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates with greater than 1 year of experience
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates with less than 1 year of experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers