Laboratory - MLT

Med Lab Tech IIMedical Laboratory Technician Specialty: General LaboratoryDuration: 13 weeks Shift: Day shifts Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting License: ASCP or NCA registered Certifications: A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology or applicable equivalentMust-Have: LABORATORY ANALYSES QUALITY TESTING TESTING PROCEDURES QUALITY CONTROL PROFICIENCY TESTINGDescription: Performs laboratory analyses and quality testing independently, following well-defined criteria. Performs duties under minimal supervision. Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information. Requires the ability to work well with patients, the public, and all other health care professionals.Technical Procedures: Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the laboratory's definition of quality: accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data and takes appropriate actions per policy. Performs appropriate documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, and assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals. Is aware of resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.Instrumentation: Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable timely and accurate test results. Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument quality control, documents results, and takes appropriate action. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems. Understands the theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions. Seeks help when necessary.Information Handling: Responsible for proper use of laboratory information systems according to policy/procedure in ordering, receiving, canceling tests, and reviewing/verification of results. Responsible for review of pending lists and follow-up of pending tests. Documents all actions appropriately in the computer. Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information to supervisor, coworkers, laboratory staff on other shifts, and outside departments accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally. Follows through on communications and responds as appropriate. Answers laboratory phones, directs parties, or provides appropriate information. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients to assist them with their needs. Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff.Compliance/Safety: Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. Informs supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety. Maintains a safe work environment. Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job. Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs. Works to meet department Performance Improvement Goals. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.Work Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger and hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands and arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, communicable diseases, and/or other conditions common to a laboratory environment. Fast-paced, high-traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful. May be required to take call and/or work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the department.