Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory (MLT) Technician (Weekend)

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical laboratory tests such as: hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
• Tests are performed according to laboratory procedures and protocols and test results are correctly entered on the patient information system and laboratory records, as appropriate.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Logs performance of equipment, including daily temperature checks.
• Affects any equipment malfunction and uses appropriate action/protocols to correct.
• Orders, evaluates, records, and prints test results using lab computer.
• Executes procedures for ordering, processing, and reporting reference lab specimens.
• Records patient encounters in lab chart when appropriate.
• Records lab results on hospital patient information system as appropriate.
• Ensures charges that are generated are accurate and timely.
• Performs quality controls and documents quality control for each lab procedures on a daily basis.
• Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action.
• Prepares reagents for use in lab procedures.

Competencies

• Customer/Patient Focus
• Ethical conduct
• Flexibility
• Accuracy
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership
• Learning Orientation

Work Environment

• Operates in a health care setting.
• Regular walking to various locations around the hospital.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment.
• Exposure to a variety of patient conditions and elements.
• Moderate to quiet noise level.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and listen.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Frequent lifting or moving objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• This is a part time position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Rotating shifts as well as holidays and weekends are required.
• Working during inclement weather will be required.
• Shifts may vary, but working hours may be up to approximately 12 hours.

Travel

• No travel is expected for this position.

At Will Statement

Monroe County Hospital is considered at will. "At will" means that you may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. "At will" also means that Monroe County Hospital may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as federal and state laws are not violated.