Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT/MT

Responsibilities

• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Aids with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Processes incoming and outgoing results for charting.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment - Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance.
• Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Affirms pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science required for MLT's.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or laboratory science required for MT's (MLS).
• Minimum 3 years related experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range.
• Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.