MLT, Medical Lab Technician II - General Lab

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technician II performs complex clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank, and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including quality control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of equipment. Associates in this job recognize abnormal critical values and follow proper guidelines for notifying medical team members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical staff.

• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identify and label appropriately; answer pneumatic tube system; follow procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges; obtain other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals.
• Recognize errors or improbable results and take appropriate action; report critical values per Policy and Procedure; perform tests within established timeframe; perform laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology; perform blood bank procedures, including crossmatching, ab id’s, and dispensing of blood products; operate laboratory automated analyzers according to established procedures.
• Perform, analyze, and record QC according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines; perform and record Performance Improvement indicators and report results.
• Perform established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoot minor problems and initiate service calls as needed; order (or notify assigned associate) and restock supplies/reagents; review policy & procedure manual; date reagents and discard expired reagents.
• Take responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assist in training new associates and students in Laboratory practices.
• Follow CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.
• Follow established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
• Utilize LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report laboratory results.
• Complete annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.

Requirements

• Education/Skills: Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489; OR successful completion of an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and current military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician); OR 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses with at least six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND laboratory training consisting of either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS, or other HHS‑approved organization (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours), or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty where high‑complexity testing is performed.
• Experience: No experience required for graduates of a NAACLS‑ or HHS‑approved clinical laboratory training program; OR six months of approved clinical laboratory experience that includes a rotation through Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years (meets AMT MLT eligibility requirement) AND less than five years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: MLT certification from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS required; if certification has an expiration date it must be kept current. Louisiana requires State Licensure. New graduates who are Board Certified or eligible must complete Board Certification within one year of hire (Louisiana excluded).

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours, Full Time