Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician | Laboratory
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL | PRN |Â
Your expertise makes a difference.
Behind every diagnosis is a laboratory professional whose skill, accuracy, and dedication help guide patient care. At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we're looking for a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our laboratory team.
Whether you're an experienced laboratory professional or a recent graduate ready to begin your career, you'll have the opportunity to put your knowledge to work in a supportive hospital environment where your contribution truly matters.
What You'll Do
As part of our laboratory team, you'll help provide the accurate, timely results clinicians rely on to diagnose conditions and make treatment decisions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures supporting diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention
- Analyzing and interpreting test results with accuracy and attention to detail
- Following established quality control and safety standards
- Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and equipment
- Working collaboratively with laboratory and clinical teams to support excellent patient care
What We're Looking For
MLT Candidates
- Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, including chemistry and biology coursework, or an equivalent combination of accredited coursework and structured/military laboratory training
- Eligible for MLT certification through ASCP, AMT, HEW, CLS/NCA, or an equivalent credentialing organization
- Registry within 12 months of program completion is recommended
MT/MLS Candidates
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
- One year of accredited laboratory training
- Eligible for MLS/MT certification through ASCP, AMT, HEW, CLS/NCA, or an equivalent credentialing organization
- Certification within 12 months of program completion is preferred
All Qualified Candidates
Previous laboratory experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you have the education, training, and commitment to provide high-quality laboratory work, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join Gateway Regional?
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, you'll be part of a team that understands the important role the laboratory plays in every patient's care.
We offer:
- Competitive pay: $20.41–$38.56 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Performance-based incentives
- Employer-matched retirement savings plan
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community hospital setting
We're more than a workplace. We're a team committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to the people in our community.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your laboratory career while making a difference behind the scenes in patient care, we invite you to apply. We'd love to have you join the Gateway Regional team.
Final compensation is determined in partnership with Human Resources based on experience, certifications, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the position.
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