MLT

Medical Laboratory Technician

Performs laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and specimen procurement and processing. Performs blood collection duties in a timely manner to ensure availability of test results as needed. Keeps abreast of changes and updates to technical procedures. Consistently follows established protocols for interpreting and verifying test results. Recognizes abnormal or inconsistent results and investigates appropriately and timely. Notifies leadership of potential problems immediately to avoid compromising patient care. Consistently completes work assignments in a timely manner by prioritizing and multitasking as appropriate. Adjusts to fluctuating workloads, positively cooperating in situations where additional work is required. Maintains workstations in a clean and organized manner. Completes special projects as assigned, utilizing LIS, EMR, and other tools and resources as appropriate. Consistently communicates possible delays, issues, or potential problems to leadership. If workload permits, voluntarily completes extra projects, duties, or studies as coordinated by leadership. Consistently and accurately performs required quality control procedures and documents results as specified by each procedure. Performs corrective action as appropriate. Documents out of control situations, providing details of the situation and results of the corrective action taken. Notifies leadership of out-of-control, discrepant, or unexpected results. Follows specific procedures to correctly operate instrumentation. Performs and documents required instrument maintenance as specified. Involves peers if appropriate for problems and issues that cannot be effectively resolved. Successfully completes all competency assessments required. Follows required performance improvement plans as needed. Effectively performs all work within defined error limits. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Addresses customer inquiries, requests, and concerns thoroughly, following through positively and appropriately. Timely informs leadership of issues or concerns. Assists in error detection, investigation, and documentation. Suggests process improvement opportunities and looks for innovative ways to enhance error prevention. Annually provides evidence of participation in continuing education.