Medical Lab* Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab* Tech (MLT)
PURPOSE
Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Regulation
Regulation: 42 C.F.R. 493.1
JOB TITLE
Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
DEPARTMENT
Laboratory
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director
Responsible for: None
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments, and the Medical Staff
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director performs all the tests accurately as required according to standard procedure. Functions as supervisor when laboratory manager/ director is absent.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Previous experience as an MT/ MLS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program BS or equivalent
Reg. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed CPR certified
Essential Functions
- Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking
- Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients.
- Answers phone in courteous manner.
- Ability to work well with others inside and outside department.
- Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
- Adequate computer and typing skills.
- Schedules lab appointments.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use.
- Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy.
- Collections venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers.
- Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection.
- Specimens are processed following departmental procedures.
- Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas.
- Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing.
- Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented.
- Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documented.
- Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results.
- Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner.
- Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required.
- Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities.
- Cleans work area periodically throughout the day.
- Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions.
- Follow Quality Control procedures.
- Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab.
- Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program.
- Keep current supplies on hand.
- Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend.
- Completes tasks or special projects.
- Perform other duties as defined by supervisor.
PURPOSE
Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
Regulation
Regulation: 42 C.F.R. 493.1
JOB TITLE
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
DEPARTMENT
Laboratory
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director
Responsible for: None
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments and the Medical Staff
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or Technologist, performs all of the tests accurately as required according to standard procedure.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Previous experience as an MLT
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program Associate Degree or MLT-C Req.
Reg. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed CPR certified
Essential Functions
- Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking
- Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients.
- Answers phone in courteous manner.
- Ability to work well with others inside and outside department.
- Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
- Adequate computer and typing skills.
- Schedules lab appointments.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use.
- Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy.
- Collections venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers.
- Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection.
- Specimens are processed following departmental procedures.
- Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas.
- Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing.
- Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented.
- Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documented.
- Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results.
- Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner.
- Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required.
- Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities.
- Cleans work area periodically throughout the day.
- Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions.
- Follow Quality Control procedures.
- Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab.
- Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program.
- Keep current supplies on hand.
- Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend.
- Completes tasks or special projects.
- Perform other duties as defined by supervisor.