Medical Technologist (MLT-MLS) - PRN - AVALA Hospital RH401

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing with CLIA waived, moderate, and high complexity designations.
• Shows proficiency in venipuncture and finger sticks. Results out laboratory testing in a timely manner.
• Aids in interpretation of laboratory results when needed.
• Aids in laboratory inventory including ordering of supplies if needed.
• Rotates on-call every 2-3 weeks as schedule requires.
• Reports critical lab values to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Teaches routine procedures and/or orients staff to laboratory services.
• Keeps knowledgeable of criteria of collection and processing of send out labs.
• Performs proficiency testing, monitors records, and maintains quality control.
• Aids in and reports infection control as needed.
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment; cleans lab according to OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Provides test results to requesting clinicians.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common issues with laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Reports any complex issues/problems to the laboratory manager/director.
• Recognizes age specific lab values. Incorporates age specific parameters into interpretation of lab values.
• Knows the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work.
• Knows laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of exposure control and universal precautions.
• Wears PPE as indicated.
• Knows the basic physiological processes being monitored and how medical laboratory science is applied.
• Able to make accurate observations and written reports of test results.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to effectively communicate with staff and clients.

Core Competencies

• Action Orientation
• Communications
• Creativity/Innovation
• Critical Judgment
• Customer Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Very active and requires some repetitive motion, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
• Frequent lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Advanced Orthopedic And Spine Certification Requirements

• One (1) hour of education specific to the Program scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter.
• Possess adaptability to processes as related to up to date best practices, collaboration between departments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperation, and exceptional customer service.

Regulatory Requirements

• Current license issued by the state of Louisiana as a medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program with an associate's or bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.