Medical Laboratory Technician I, Microbiology - Evening

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLTI) is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of waived and non-waived test results. This role requires adherence to CLIA standards and follows established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and record keeping.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing sample testing methods.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify and address issues affecting test performance or reporting, and report deviations from established performance specifications.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences certification.
• Experience: 0-1 years required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Medical Laboratory Technician [MLT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of laboratory equipment and operations.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with various staff members.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Analytic techniques and multitasking skills.
• Paying careful attention to detail and adhering to protocols.
• Teamwork and professionalism.

Additional Job Details

• Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fine manipulation, gross manipulation, feeling, remote typing, far vision, near vision, talking, hearing, and balance.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Work Shift: Evening shift.

Physical Demands

Standing frequently (34-66%), walking frequently (34-66%), sitting occasionally (3-33%), lifting frequently (34-66%) up to 35 lbs (with assistance), carrying frequently (34-66%) up to 20 lbs - 35 lbs, pushing occasionally (3-33%), pulling occasionally (3-33%), climbing rarely (less than 2%), balancing frequently (34-66%), stooping occasionally (3-33%), kneeling occasionally (3-33%), crouching occasionally (3-33%), crawling rarely (less than 2%), reaching frequently (34-66%), gross manipulation (handling) frequently (34-66%), fine manipulation (fingering) frequently (34-66%), feeling constantly (67-100%), foot use rarely (less than 2%), vision - far constantly (67-100%), vision - near constantly (67-100%), talking constantly (67-100%), hearing constantly (67-100%), remote typing on-site work location: 90 Blossom Street, employee type: regular, work shift: evening (United States of America).

Pay Range / Grade

The base pay offered will consider your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. Additional benefits include comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.