Medical Laboratory Technician

About the Role

The Medical Technologist is responsible for the prompt and accurate performance of routine, complex, and specialized clinical laboratory procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor. Technologists demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, perform routine, complex, or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological, serological, and immunoassay procedures on body fluids.
• Process specimens, perform testing, and report results without supervision.
• Maintain required competencies in all assigned departments and demonstrate accuracy in all testing performed.
• Observe patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Perform related quality control and required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure.
• Identify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by managing time, reducing waste, and promoting cost-effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Actively market services to increase volume and awareness.
• Advocate for and protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
• Interact with patients and colleagues with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Communicate effectively with other care providers to ensure continuity of patient care and meet customer needs.
• Fulfill attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping requirements.
• Uphold professional standards and practice ethically with integrity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science (MT/CLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) from an accredited institution. Alternatively, qualified under CLIA guidelines for MT/CLS or MLT/CLT.
• Licensure/Certification: MT/MLT or equivalent certification preferred; eligibility to sit for MLT or equivalent certification exam is also preferred.
• Experience: One year of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Microbiology, and related sciences.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and remain calm in critical situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.