Medical Laboratory Technician

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our clinical team at the Bloomington clinic. The Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist conducts routine medical laboratory tests that provide diagnostic and prognostic information to physicians. This role is essential to delivering accurate and timely lab results, supporting patient care, and maintaining quality control and assurance standards. Travel to other clinics may be required.

Pay & Benefits

• Hiring Pay Range: $30.00-$36.00 per hour
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

What You'll Do

• Perform routine medical laboratory testing procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols
• Collect, receive, identify, and label specimens following quality assurance and safety guidelines
• Prepare specimens for off-site testing and research
• Participate in proficiency testing and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments
• Analyze lab data to ensure accuracy and deliver quality test results
• Record all test and quality control data accurately; report STAT results promptly
• Prepare and maintain solutions, reagents, and stains
• Perform routine phlebotomy procedures
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with bone marrow biopsy procedures
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and internal/external personnel
• Travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Observe OSHA and other applicable regulatory policies
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Must pass the registry exam within one year of hire.
• One year of experience in a high-complexity laboratory preferred.

Special Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires normal vision and normal color perception. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work on a desktop computer for extended periods of time. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, chemotherapy, biohazardous specimens & wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.