Full-Time | One Evening Shift Opening & One Midnight Shift Opening
Department: Laboratory
Status: Full-Time
Leadership Opportunity: Shift Lead
Pay Range: $20.41 – $38.56/hour + Shift & Leadership Differentials
Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center | 2100 Madison Ave., Granite City, IL 62040
Gateway Regional Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Lead (MLS, MT, or MLT) to join our Laboratory team. We currently have one full-time Evening Shift opening and one full-time Midnight Shift opening for professionals who are passionate about quality patient care and laboratory excellence.
Whether you're an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step into leadership or a motivated new graduate with strong technical skills and leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you.
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare that promotes wellness and healing throughout our community. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a collaborative, respectful, and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive.
When you join our laboratory team, you'll enjoy:
A collaborative and supportive work environment
Advanced laboratory technology and instrumentation
Opportunities to develop your leadership skills
A culture focused on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care every day
As a Laboratory Lead, you'll play a vital dual role by performing complex diagnostic testing while serving as the shift leader for laboratory operations.
You'll help ensure efficient workflow, maintain the highest quality standards, support fellow laboratory staff, and provide technical expertise to keep the laboratory running smoothly. Your work will directly influence timely diagnoses and positive patient outcomes.
Coordinate laboratory workflow and daily testing priorities.
Serve as the primary point of contact during your assigned shift.
Support staff while promoting efficiency, teamwork, and quality service.
Help maintain timely turnaround times for patient testing.
Perform moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing in:
Chemistry
Hematology
Blood Bank
Microbiology
Ensure testing accuracy in accordance with hospital policies, CLIA regulations, and laboratory standards.
Monitor quality control procedures and documentation.
Review quality data and ensure regulatory compliance.
Assist with equipment maintenance and quality improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
Perform calibration, maintenance, and technical problem-solving.
Serve as a resource for laboratory staff on technical issues.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, phlebotomists, and laboratory leadership.
Report critical values promptly.
Help resolve specimen and testing questions while providing excellent customer service.
We welcome applications from experienced laboratory professionals as well as recent graduates who are eager to grow into a leadership role.
Education (One of the Following):
Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, including chemistry and biology; or
Associate degree (minimum 60 semester hours) including chemistry and biology plus a 12-month structured medical laboratory curriculum; or
Graduation from a military medical laboratory training program of at least 12 months.
Certification
Certification eligible as MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA).
Registry preferred within 12 months of graduation.
Individuals qualified prior to December 31, 2003, are exempt from maintaining annual certification.
Education (One of the Following):
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying science field.
Completion of an approved ASCP (or equivalent) certification pathway and applicable CLIA requirements.
One year of accredited laboratory training.
Certification
Certification eligible as MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA).
Certification preferred within 12 months of graduation.
Individuals qualified prior to December 31, 2003, are exempt from maintaining annual certification.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding the important work our laboratory professionals do.
Compensation Includes:
Competitive hourly pay: $20.41–$38.56/hour
Shift differentials for Evening and Midnight shifts
Leadership differential
Opportunities for career advancement
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Compensation Disclaimer: Final compensation is based on education (MLT vs. MT/MLS), experience, certifications, clinical expertise, and internal equity. Our Human Resources team reviews each candidate individually to ensure a competitive and equitable offer.
If you're looking for a career where your laboratory expertise is valued, your leadership is encouraged, and your work truly impacts patient care, we invite you to apply today.
Gateway Regional Medical Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Gateway Regional Medical Center is a proud community healthcare provider; a 343-bed facility with a range of health services including inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, emergency care and a behavioral health unit. Our team is comprised of hundreds of dedicated healthcare staff and a medical staff of more than 150 doctors. We are honored to serve the people of Granite City and the surrounding communities.
