Laboratory - MLT

Laboratory - MLT

Profession: Med Tech/Med Lab Tech

Specialty: Laboratory

Duration: 8 weeks

Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2+ years required

License: ASCP required

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Blood bank experience required

Description:Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.Maintains a safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies and protocols.Recognizes problems, identifies the cause, and implements appropriate solutions.Performs other related duties as required and directed.