Medical Technologist Intern

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified. Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares analyzers for testing: monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste.
• Assists with inventory management and stocks inventory.
• Assists with pending logs and specimen processing.
• Assists with troubleshooting to improve turn‑around time (TAT).
• Identifies specimens properly and uses basic laboratory tools proficiently (centrifuges, incubators, balances).
• Prepares specimens for processing.
• Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical information.
• Follows patient registration, billing and coding procedures where required.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies.
• Reviews, clarifies, and verifies physician orders.
• Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling.
• Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, prioritization, distribution, storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, light).
• Performs specimen processing including centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Adheres to Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations; follows safety, infection control, waste disposal, equipment, professionalism, ethics, and laboratory information system (LIS) requirements.
• Provides for age‑specific needs of the population served (birth to 100+ years) according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Must have achieved the performance criteria required to move to the testing portion of the program.
• Education specialization: CSTUDENT (essential).
• Physical demand level: Light; occasional lift/carry 11‑20 lbs (0‑33% of workday), frequent lift 10 lbs (34‑66% of workday); ability to walk/stand/push/pull arm/leg controls.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including latex materials (or appropriate substitute).
• Must be able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and perform job functions.
• Overall vision and hearing necessary (with or without assisted devices).
• Frequently required to sit, stand