Medical Lab Tech - ASCP - Stat Lab - 2:30pm 11:00pm

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position carries out functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of the laboratory workflow. The technician may be required to share responsibility for delegating work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead.

Responsibilities

• Performs only those moderate and high complexity tests authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director and requiring skills commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follows established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the supervisor or Laboratory Medical Director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Produces consistently accurate work that demonstrates attention to detail and reflects positively on the organization.
• Encourages high standards of quality in others.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately, using good judgment in determining what to communicate, to whom, and how.
• Speaks clearly and credibly, listens attentively, and allows others to make their point.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision, using good judgment and following instructions carefully.
• Reports clearly and seeks guidance when necessary. Makes decisions in the absence of a Director or Supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or equivalent training, education, and experience in the military.
• Experience: Six months of full-time clinical laboratory experience required. Clinical laboratory experience gained during an accredited Medical Technology program will satisfy the experience requirement.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MLT certification or equivalent categorical certification required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of general laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and microscopes.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems, calculators, fax machines, and auto analyzers.
• Basic computer skills required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.