Registered Medical Lab Technician
About the role
This position is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reporting laboratory findings to the doctors, pathologists, or other physicians. This position may work in any of the major areas of the laboratory: Transfusion Service, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry and Fibrinolysis. Operates and maintains a variety of laboratory instruments and utilizes the laboratory computer system in performance of duties. Maintains strict adherence to established policies and procedures and works under the supervision of a general supervisor or medical technologist; direct supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance or result reporting.
Responsibilities
- Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
- Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
- Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
- Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in medical laboratory science or technology, Chemical or Biological Science (Required)
- 1 – 2 years’ experience clinical in a related field (Preferred)
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification OR American Medical Technologists (AMT) (Required)
Working Conditions
- Climbing – Rarely
- Hearing: Conversation – Frequently
- Hearing: Other Sounds – Frequently
- Kneeling – Rarely
- Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Rarely
- Lifting <50 Lbs. – Occasionally
- Pulling – Occasionally
- Pushing – Occasionally
- Reaching – Occasionally
- Sitting – Occasionally
- Standing – Frequently
- Stooping – Occasionally
- Talking – Frequently
- Use of Hands – Frequently
- Color Vision – Frequently
- Visual Acuity: Far – Frequently
- Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently
- Walking – Frequently
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement
- Competitive shift differentials with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $6 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines