Medical Lab Technician-Full Time Days

Job TitleMedical Laboratory TechnologistLocationBetsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn, North CarolinaJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryResponsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and proceduresReports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and proceduresReports results for stats, abnormals, critical values and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policyDocuments special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteriaReports trends and/or delays to Technical SpecialistPerforms appropriate quality control for the test procedure. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency standards.Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occurNotifies Technical Specialist when supplies, reagents, equipment are below established levelsFollows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody proceduresFollows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employeesAssists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employeesPerforms phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for patients requiring this procedureWhen requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist's absenceFloats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduledMLTs with an associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology plus four years clinical experience may perform competency assessments for moderate and high complexity testing personnelOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients required, or have successfully completed at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures course and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).MLT (ASCP) or MLT eligible under ASCP requiredWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patientsPossess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team.Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels.Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress.Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading. Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally.Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirementsPhysical Requirements:Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pullingManual dexterityAbility to speak plainlyNear visual acuity, ability to discern colorsMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialCommunicates clearly, effectively, and intelligentlyHandles multiple prioritiesIndependent decision making and able to make decisions under pressureManages stress, anger, fear, and hostilityWorks alone and with others effectivelyWorks in close proximity to others or in a distracting environmentRequired Licenses and CertificationsMLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical PathologyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity