Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

***$15,000.00 Sign-on Bonus (Paid over 2 years)***

Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p with rotation

Medical Lab Technicians perform various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel. Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees. Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed. Assists with the training of new employees and students. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines. Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB. Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy. Properly processes specimens for in-house as well as reference lab testing. Preserves and packages specimens in accordance with applicable guidelines for the safe transport of biological specimens.
• Adheres to staffing schedules; directs requests for time off to appropriate supervisor. Utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently to best meet the needs of the department. Organizes and prioritizes workload.
• Performs laboratory analysis and interprets results in a variety of disciplines. Verifies critical lab results by repeat analysis and specimen recollection, where appropriate. Promptly notifies appropriate patient care personnel. Recognizes instrument malfunction, quality control problems, and abnormal or variant patient results.
• Ensures proper operation and timely maintenance of equipment and instrumentation. Performs instrument calibration and maintenance and participates in the analysis of proficiency surveys and quality control in a timely manner. Accepts responsibility in absence of section supervisor or lead tech.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Education:
    • Associate degree or equivalent experience
    • Graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians or equivalent.
    • The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
  • Experience: 0 to 2 years as a medical laboratory technician
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Registered or Registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) within one year of hire.
    • Licensure, as required by State law.