MLT or MT- Medical Technologist PRN Worth

Qualifications

2-year / Associate Degree in Medical Technology OR meet CLIA minimum qualifications for high complexity testing personnel.

Work Experience

1 year of laboratory experience required if degree is not in Medical Technology

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB, or other agencies approved by the hiring department.

Techology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Medical Technician Job Duties

• Provides assistance to the department in accurate and timely results of tests.
• Produces accurate and timely results according to established procedures.
• Correlates and interprets test data.
• Documents work as performed and recognizes abnormal and critical results.
• Maintains the quality assurance system to include quality control.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.

Professional Development

• Maintains and develops professional skills and knowledge.
• Identifies strengths and development needs through self-evaluation.
• Participates in educational activities related to knowledge and professional issues.
• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and learning.
• Takes action to achieve goals identified during the evaluation process.
• Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.