Medical Laboratory Technician

About The Position

Under the technical supervision of his/her immediate supervisor, the MLT performs high and moderate complexity laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. Assumes responsibility and accountability for following the established policies and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department and as defined by the Mission Statement of the hospital.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Documents verbal orders for laboratory tests
• Logs all specimens drawn into the laboratory information system using proper procedures
• Processes Non-Admit Specimens
• Admits patients in LIS using proper procedures
• Orders correct tests and logs in the specimens
• Performs analyses on the laboratory test directory
• Learns new procedures and demonstrates competence as they are added to test directory
• Performs procedures within the stated turn-around times
• Completes work during assigned shift and leaves minimal amount for the next shift
• Responds to changes in work as necessary; continually uses time to departmental advantage
• Analyzes control materials for each procedure; documents quality control procedures performed
• Demonstrates appropriate troubleshooting capabilities; refers problems to the appropriate individual when indicated
• Responsible and accountable for results verified
• Reviews Workcenter Activity Reports for accuracy
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Helps substitute for technical supervisor in their absence
• Notifies the supervisor when supplies, test kits, and reagents should be ordered
• Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria, i.e., geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Uses independent judgement and knowledge to perform assigned tasks
• Participates in hospital and departmental quality assessment and improvement (QA & I) activities as required
• Monitors results and helps implement corrective action
• Develops laboratory techniques and procedures and reviews current procedures in focused areas as assigned by the technical supervisor
• Conducts research in conjunction with the technical supervisor
• Affords assistance in the testing, evaluation, and selection of new equipment
• Affords assistance in the set up and training of operators for new equipment
• Ensures that CAP proficiency results are performed and returned in a timely manner
• Coordinates the instruction of students and new employees as directed by the technical supervisor
• May be required to oversee the work of non-independent practitioners and trainees
• Develops and presents continuing education programs for the laboratory staff

Core Laboratory Employees

• Provides staffing coverage for the Microbiology area as needed including gram stain reporting, specimen processing, molecular testing
• Microbiology
• Performs plate readings and susceptibility testing

Education & Experience

• Education Required: Associate degree from a Medical Laboratory Technician program or other degree and experience that makes the employee eligible for MLT certification.
• Education Preferred: Bachelor of Science in biological, chemical or physical science.
• Experience Required: None
• Experience Preferred: Completion of a Clinical Laboratory internship. Specify the minimum experience preferred for the incumbent to be considered for the position: 1 year of relevant experience.