MLT (PRN, AS NEEDED)

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for collecting laboratory specimens as requested and analyzing them according to laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Collections, receives and accessesions a variety of specimens.
• Performs and documents laboratory tests and/or results.
• Performs and records calibration according to policy.
• Performs and records daily Quality Control and documents any corrective action.
• Performs and records maintenance procedures according to policy.
• Performs basic clerical duties related to test data with notification of critical values according to policy.
• Performs and records analysis of proficiency tests according to policy.
• Maintains assigned lab section to include QC, maintenance logs, inventory of supplies & procedure manuals.
• Updates procedure manuals.
• Complies with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Completes annual safety, infection control and educational requirements.
• Is knowledgeable of the mission, ethics and goals of the department.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Trains new MT or ML T employees.

Requirements

• A.S. degree, MLT (ASCP) certification or MLT classification as recognized by GDCH with certification.
• Licensure: None
• Education and/or In-services to verify ability to obtain specimens appropriately for the age of the patient i.e., Geriatrics, Pediatrics.
• Certification: ML T classification as recognized by ASCP, AAB or AMT.
• With credentials and hospital orientation, entry level into position. Experience preferred.

Benefits

Employee will be required to be readily available to work during any weather related incidents or other natural disasters and/or any emergency situations that may arise.