MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in all functional clinical laboratory sections. Maintains records of performance, quality control and remedial action.

Job Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Promotes customer relations in all interactions.

Performs diagnostic tests and operates equipment independently in assigned areas of responsibility according to established procedure.

Provides patient education.

Incorporates the principles of quality control and initiates corrective action; assess specimen integrity and test results.

Performs specimen collection according to established protocols demonstrating age-specific competency from newborn through geriatric age groups; adheres to patient safety practices for patient and specimen identification.

Manages time effectively, organizing and prioritizing to meet established service expectations.

Provides documentation for all test protocols, quality control, and quality improvement according to established policy/procedure.

Maintains equipment as defined in policies and procedures for preventative maintenance and remedial corrective action.

Collaborates with others to improve service delivery.

Maintains confidentiality.

Adheres to Laboratory safety protocols.

Demonstrates computer skills specific to position.

Displays competency for the Medical Laboratory Technician role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.

Requirements

Education:

Associate Degree from a CAHEA accredited MLT program or Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with 5 years' experience in one or more clinical laboratory areas or; Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least 12 months duration or; Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related science and successful completion of an NAACLS accredited Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science Program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP) preferred

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

• Neonate: <30 days
• Infant: <1 year
• Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
• Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
• Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
• Young Adult: 17 to <30 years
• Middle Adult: 30 to <60 years
• Older Adult: >60 years
• No responsibility to treat or care for patients.
• Serves patients in areas other than patient care.