Medical Lab Technician (MT or MLT) - Night Shift

Medical Lab Technician (MT or MLT) - Night Shift

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs all phases of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing in the laboratory and is responsible for performing routine procedures including preparing slides.

Full Time/Benefits Eligible

Monday-Friday - 11:00pm-7:30am

Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory testing.
• Testing conducted includes hematology, microbiology, molecular, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis
• Methods include manual kit tests, fully automated analyzers and microscopy
• Testing performed on blood, urine and other body fluids
• Follow all policy and procedures established by Laboratory Director and Management team.
• Perform calibration and quality control checks for all types of instrumentation.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance on all types of laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on all instrumentation.
• Ensure accurate results prior to reporting.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as preparing slides.
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Assist with supply inventory.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment.
• Collect data, prepare reports, answer correspondence and compile statistics as directed.
• Analyze proficiency testing material and submit results.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Fulfill continuing education requirement by completing written assignments or attending workshops.
• Follows OSHA guidelines
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Knowledge of current medical terminology as it relates to laboratory medicine
• Required: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing to perform quality control, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: ASCP or equivalent certification as an MLT and/or A.A.S in Medical Laboratory Technology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computer instrument interfaces
• 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 establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field
• Ability to follow written protocols
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate clearly

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