Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT) - Core Laboratory - Lorain Hospital
Mercy Health · Lorain, OH · 4 days ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
Medical Lab Technicians (MLTII) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
- Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
- Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
- Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Aid in training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
- Performs computer functions on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
- Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
- Assists with inventory control.
Licensing/Certification
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.
Education
- Must have one of the following:
- An associates, medical lab technology completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency.
- A 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years.
Work Experience
- 3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (required).
Skills
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Cordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Telephone Skills
- Lab Information Systems
- Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
- Analyze data
- Laboratory equipment
- Quality assurance and control
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Phlebotomy
- Patient care
Working Conditions
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be required to use physical restraints.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
- May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to Car Travel to Off-Site Locations, Occasionally in Adverse Weather Conditions
Other Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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