Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing various routine laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease while maintaining all of the Standards of the Laboratory and the Corporation, as well as regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• May perform all tasks of Laboratory Technician, producing and interpreting accurate results in an efficient manner.
• May participate in laboratory coverage on a shift basis, including evening, night, and/or on-call shifts.
• Performs troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and systems.
• Performs record keeping as required by the position.
• Performs examinations, smears, biochemical tests, serological tests, and other necessary procedures to identify microorganisms.
• Receives and plants cultures and performs and interprets gram stains as needed.
• Performs blood processing tests, determines blood types, crossmatches blood, and performs blood groupings.
• Performs complete urinalysis testing and additional related tests as required.
• Performs EKGs, EEGs, and Holter monitor hook-ups, when applicable.
• Performs blood tests, studies morphology of blood constituents, and conducts various coagulation tests.
• Performs routine chemical testing on blood specimens and other body fluids.
• Prepares samples for shipment to system laboratories, contract reference laboratories, and local laboratories.
• Operates and calibrates laboratory instruments and accurately calculates and reports test results.
• Performs daily maintenance on laboratory instrumentation as required.
• May assist with post-mortem care, when applicable.
• Operates computers, laboratory information systems, and printers.
• Uses and monitors quality control programs within established parameters.
• Performs venipunctures and other patient preparation procedures required for testing.
• Performs routine testing and prepares necessary reagents in Serology, Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.
• May function in a specialized laboratory area and perform specialized testing using designated equipment.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of physical and chemical hazards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Successful completion of an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification from one of the following national certifying agencies:
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• National Certifying Agency (NCA) - Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
• OR
• Achievement of a passing score on the HEW Proficiency Examination for Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
• Must maintain state licensure, as required.