Medical Lab Technician (MLT) / Medical Technologist (MT)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen’s when problems occur. Notifies the Director of Laboratory if unable to solve the problem.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements:

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant science preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS, or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.
• Four months’ clinical laboratory internship preferred

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Exceed Quality
• Exceed Customer Expectations
• Grow Team Members
• Increase Market Share
• Exceed Budget Expectation
• Strengthen, Build, and Leverage Community Relationships