SCH-MEDICAL LAB TECH

About the role

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Is responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals.
• Should be proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory. This should include order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections.
• Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory.
• Assists in training of new associates.
• Collections legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena.
• Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise.
• Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for a certification for a MLT. If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire.
• Education: Associate's degree in an MLT program.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine.
• Work Experience: None preferred - MLT experience.
• Other: Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed. Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Able to multi-task.