MLT

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of routine and specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic laboratory tests. This includes adding reagents or indicator solutions to specimens, processing samples through operations such as heating, filtering, or titrating, preparing slides for microscopic analysis, observing reactions, color changes, or precipitates, and analyzing specimens using microscopes or automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains thorough working knowledge of phlebotomy principles, specimen collection and handling, laboratory procedures and instrumentation across all sections (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, and Microbiology), Quality Control principles, and Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Performs assigned tests with accuracy and reports results in a timely manner.
• Maintains neat and organized work habits.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
• Follows written and verbal instructions; handles unusual or difficult situations with professionalism and tact.
• Oversees instrument calibration, reviews quality control results, ensures linearity of reportable ranges, develops and validates new procedures, troubleshoots instrumentation, and performs scheduled maintenance.
• Writes laboratory procedures according to NACCLS standard format.
• Demonstrates age-specific knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Cooperates with other departments and staff to support the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.
• Understands and adheres to the organization’s Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Reports any observed or suspected unethical, illegal, or questionable conduct to the Compliance Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technician (or equivalent) training program.
• Must hold current certification from a National Registry Agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) or be eligible and actively intending to sit for the certification examination.

Schedule

Scheduled hours are subject to change based on hospital needs. Employees may be required to work weekends, evenings, or other shifts as needed.