Medical Lab Tech

Medical Laboratory Technician

Reports To Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, immunohematology, and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy duties.

Competencies

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others.
• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Medical laboratory experience preferred.
• MLT, ASCP, AMT and/or CPT certification preferred.

Work Environment

• Environmentally controlled laboratory environment.
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids.
• Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, preparations, and other conditions common to a laboratory and medical office environment.
• May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask.
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, and other members of the public.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, and speaking.
• Occasional sitting, reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone.