Medical Laboratory Technician

Laboratory TechnicianPerforms clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures of verification, processing, testing, and reporting.Job Responsibilities:Performs quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards and records results appropriately.Assists in delivery of physicians reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.Responds to technical question calls from internal and external facilities, departments and physicians.Performs preventive maintenance and monitoring of all equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintains related records.Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock, checking for expiration dates, and ordering replacement stock.Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills according to procedures.Assists supervisors in additional duties which support the lab's quality program.Provides teaching and education to students and other personnel population.May perform accreditation compliance surveys and competency according to laboratory policy and survey providers.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under direct supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Must be flexible with scheduling, multitasking, and communicating.Ability to meet requirements for "High Complexity Testing Personnel" per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), OSHA and Joint Commission Standards.Position Requirements:No experience requiredAssociate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire ORAssociate's degree or higher in related field required upon hireA combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within 12 months of employment in this position ORMLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required within 12 months of employment in this positionOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: OccasionallyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: OccasionallyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.