Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Fayette, AL

Responsibilities

• Obtains and/or prepares specimens for laboratory testing.
• Performs automated and non-automated laboratory tests providing quality lab results for inpatient and outpatient customers to aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients, according to established policies and procedures.
• Calibrates, standardizes, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various instruments following established procedures.
• Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures.
• Recognizes instrument malfunctions or out-of-control test results and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Performs all documentation required for the tasks performed, including review and troubleshooting of quality control, linearity tests, correlations, proficiency testing results, and specimen rejections.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.
• Trains and teaches theory and practical applications to others as directed by laboratory management.
• Participates and/or assists in teaching continuing education courses.
• Inventsories, orders, and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling, while minimizing waste.
• Serves as primary or secondary responsible person in at least two assigned areas or instruments for the purpose of maintaining the assigned areas in survey readiness.
• Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, interpretation and resolves billing and order errors as they are identified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification (MLT) is required within 18 months after employment from one of the following agencies: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Medical Technologist (AMT), or the American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB).
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment and thereafter.
• Able to read and write English.