Sr Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

About the role

Employee is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results. Employee will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary. They will also have a combination of responsibilities including: key operator of specified instrumentation, supply orders and inventory, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, management of vendor relationships, procedure writing assistance and/or oversight of an off shift.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training required OR successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks.
• Experience: 3 years of experience as laboratory tech required.

Licensure

• MLT Certification from ASCP or AMT required.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Competencies

• Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.

Physical Demands

• Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy
• Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other

• The job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Able to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Pay Range

The base compensation range for this role is $23.92 - $39.61 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.