Medical Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician will accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care by clinically correlating results, identifying biases, promptly reporting critical values, and completing all testing within established turn-around-time limits.
• Maintain optimal equipment functionality by performing essential maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and coordinating vendor support for major automated instruments.
• Ensure test accuracy and reliability through diligent execution of calibration and quality control procedures, meticulous record-keeping, and participation in assigned proficiency testing with leadership review.
• Contribute to laboratory advancement by assisting in the evaluation and documentation for validating new procedures and equipment to provide cutting-edge technology.
• Foster continuous professional development through active participation in continuing education, teaching, and training opportunities to enhance personal and team technical skills.
• Manage laboratory resources efficiently by overseeing supply inventory, monitoring stock, placing orders, and ensuring proper storage, while completing all tasks and transitioning ongoing issues effectively during your shift.

Requirements

• Associates of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA - required upon hire or;
• High School GED - upon hire and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) or;
• High School Graduate - upon hire and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician).

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT (MLT-AMT) - upon hire preferred or;
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP (MLT) - upon hire preferred or;
• Medical Lab Tech AAB (MLTECH) - upon hire preferred

Benefits

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.