Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. The MLT performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. He/She complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. The MLT performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Verifies accuracy of results before reporting
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure

Requirements

• Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA
• Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) at (or within 1 year of) job start
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Must provide own transportation for travel throughout the SRHS service area

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year experience preferred
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
• Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area
• Must understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients
• Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team
• Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians
• Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.)
• Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
• Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals
• Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills
• Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information
• Must possess proficient knowledge of budgeting, general ledger and financial statement preparation

Physical Demands

• Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue
• May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision

Schedule

Shift 7a-7:30p with rotating holidays and weekends.

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital