Medical Lab Technician, Full time, Variable Shifts, NMMC-Iuka

Job Description

• Supervises workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area
• Affirms accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
• Fulfills all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens
• Fulfills regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens
• Fulfills proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens
• Effectively communicates with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers
• Utilizes AIDET as applicable
• Attends CARES training
• When necessary, ensures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers
• Answers telephone in a polite and efficient manner
• Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees
• Affirms department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains and expands skills through participation in continuing education programs
• Ensures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control
• Assists with training of students and new employees
• Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician from a CAHEA/NAACLS accredited program; required
• ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician, preferred within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program. Willing to consider 10 yrs of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory in lieu of certification. NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements If the credential has lapsed >10 yrs, the employee must retake the certification exam. MLTs credentialed prior to 2006 are grandfathered and do not have to complete the continuing education requirement.

Skills

• Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required

Benefits

NMMC-Iuka offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXXX.XX per year.

Schedule

Variable shifts are available.