MLT

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the collection, testing, and reporting of patient specimens for laboratory testing. They follow proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals, properly recording lab testing, quality control, and assurance, maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies, and assisting with other laboratory staff as requested.

Essential Functions

• Maintain laboratory procedures, equipment, and processes to aid in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Ensure all lab reports are reviewed and appropriate values are noted/commented.
• Follow proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
• Perform laboratory testing and operate automated equipment within the limits described in the procedure manual.
• Maintain proper records of laboratory testing and results as described in the policy and procedures manual.
• Adhere to CLIA, OSHA, and all other regulatory compliance requirements for laboratories.
• Perform quality control procedures as required to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Interact with medical staff and assist with testing orders and results as needed.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
• Understand the clinic chart ordering system (ONCOEMR) and laboratory LIS (COPIA), including ordering tests, rejecting tests, reviewing, and approving results.

Understanding of Laboratory OSHA and Regulatory Standards

Understands laboratory OSHA and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, JACHO, etc.). Follows all regulatory requirements to maintain CMS and other accreditation as required.

Education and Experience

• Tennessee Requirements: Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist License preferred but not required. Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred. Associate degree in applied sciences, degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician, bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, etc.) or Documentation of previous laboratory experience with analyzing laboratory data, laboratory reporting, maintenance, pipetting, analyzing laboratory data required. Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution. Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required.
• Georgia Requirements: Current certification from ASCP, AMA, ABB, or obtained within 1 year of hire. (Required to meet eligibility to sit for exam upon hire) Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution. Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred. Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required.