Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

About the role

This position is a union position at UP Health System-Bell Hospital Medical Lab Technician (MLT). The schedule is PRN with varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Demonstrates appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs and determines accuracy of technical lab procedures.
• Maintains records of procedures performed, the patient results, and the quality control required for all procedures performed.
• Performs quality control procedures outlined by the manufacturer or departmental procedure for each procedure or piece of equipment.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all quality control tests completed.
• Affirms that all out-of-control procedures are followed and that there is documentation of remedial actions taken.
• Reads and understands all procedure manuals on an annual basis.
• Performs quality assurance studies as assigned.
• Collections biological specimens.
• Prepares and forwards biological specimens to appropriate reference laboratory according to departmental procedures.
• Provides instruction to students/new employees with regard to procedures and departmental policies.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and to the overall team approach to the laboratory.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs CLIA waived and Moderate complexity tests at a Maximum. Does NOT perform High complexity testing.
• Supports the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seeks ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participates in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• High School Diploma.
• Licenses: License Eligible post Associate's Diploma.
• Must be enrolled in Associates Clinical Lab Science program or be eligible.
• MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT.
• PREFERRED- or eligible.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs and determines accuracy of technical lab procedures.
• Maintains records of procedures performed, the patient results, and the quality control required for all procedures performed.
• Performs quality control procedures outlined by the manufacturer or departmental procedure for each procedure or piece of equipment.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all quality control tests completed.
• Affirms that all out-of-control procedures are followed and that there is documentation of remedial actions taken.
• Reads and understands all procedure manuals on an annual basis.
• Performs quality assurance studies as assigned.
• Collections biological specimens.
• Prepares and forwards biological specimens to appropriate reference laboratory according to departmental procedures.
• Provides instruction to students/new employees with regard to procedures and departmental policies.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and to the overall team approach to the laboratory.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs CLIA waived and Moderate complexity tests at a Maximum. Does NOT perform High complexity testing.
• Supports the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seeks ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participates in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Skills

• Core competencies.
• Technical lab procedures.
• Quality control procedures.
• Confidentiality.
• Procedure manuals.
• Quality assurance studies.
• Biological specimen collection.
• Reference laboratory procedures.
• Instruction to students/new employees.
• Service excellence.
• Continuous improvement.
• Professional development opportunities.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

Variated Shift

Benefits

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