Lab Tech II (MLT)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) # General Summary: Under the general supervision of Medical Technologist or Laboratory Director, the MLT performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for an experienced Lab Tech. Essential Job Functions*: # Demonstrates the ability to set priorities. # Completes work assigned during shift. # Maintains turn-around time standards in Emergency Department, timed, and STAT testing. Performs all testing in a timely manner. # Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling. # Writes legibly and accurately, with complete documentation. # Documents quality control procedures performed. # Verifies the name of tube or specimen with requisition, and investigates abnormal results. Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing. # Documents preventative maintenance performed. # Ensures that supplies are available, and notifies appropriate personnel when low. # Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedure in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards. # Correlates test results with diagnosis, and questions incompatible results. Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with agespecific population criteria, i.e. geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates. # Demonstrates broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. # Performs duties with minimal direct supervision. # Demonstrates confidence in learning new routines and methods and assists others when asked. # Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job. # Demonstrates hospital#s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors. # Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally. # Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided. # Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job. # Demonstrates hospital#s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors. # Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally. # Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided. Qualifications: # Education Required: 1. Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. 2. ASCP, NCA, or other nationally recognized licensure. # # Work Experience Required: Internship in a hospital laboratory. Preferred: 2 years practical experience # # Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Nationally recognized certification i.e. ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), NCA (National Credentialing Agency), ASCLS (American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists). # Other Skills/Knowledge Must be detail oriented and organized; must be able to work under pressure; must have good manual dexterity and good color vision.#