Medical Lab Tech - Blood Bank (EVENINGS)(FLEXI)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work duties to accomplish work load and accompanying duties.
• Comply with the established standards and practices/procedures.
• Use proper techniques and equipment.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered/requisitioned.
• Follow outlines in procedure manuals.
• Identify and label all specimens received and collected, then discard after tests or store for future reference.
• Record, report, and post test results and findings as required.
• Filer, mail, and/or call in reports.
• Perform quality controls and quality assurance techniques per department protocols as requested.
• Consult with and keep the Clinical Director informed of all activities, needs, and problems within the department.
• Notify the Clinical Director of out of control, discrepant, or unexpected results within the expected time frame.
• Correlate clinical data/diagnosis with test results for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Offer/suggest alternative and/or repeat testing based on clinical data and diagnosis.
• Monitor all test results, unknowns, controls, and standards and evaluate for accurate method/machine/sample performance.
• Communicate clearly and logically with any and all persons involved in patient care to assure the highest quality of care is given.
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.

Qualifications

• Education And Experience:
  • Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited MLT program
  • Prior experience is preferred, but will hire new graduates
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicant must be MLT (ASCP) certified within 12 months of hire.