Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs testing on patient specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and reports the results. Responsibilities also include performing quality control procedures and instrumentation maintenance. The technician assists the laboratory manager in maintaining an efficient and effective laboratory operation. The position requires exercise of independent judgment and discretion.

*This position will be working full-time, 30 hrs/wk (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) at our Holland location. No weekends or holidays.*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs assigned technical assays according to established procedures and report tests after verifying the validity of patient results prior to reporting.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and performs testing maintaining the highest level of quality and the most efficient use of resources.
• Maintains all equipment according to maintenance schedule and records function checks. Takes remedial action when indicated.
• Performs and records quality control and proficiency tests. Takes appropriate corrective action when QC fails.
• Properly collect patient specimens including patient preparation, labeling, handling and transportation.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in the laboratory field by attending job related seminars or by reading appropriate journals and publications.
• Make peripheral slides and perform slide reviews to determine if a manual differential is needed.
• Performs a full urinalysis, including both the macroscopic and the microscopic portions.
• Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHC staff morale. Interacts effectively with patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity in regard to cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.
• Function as a team member by expanding her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.
• This employee has access to medical records daily. The parts of the medical recorded needed to perform the job are as follows: Lab Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Billing System.

Job Requirements:

Education : Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or 3 years of related work experience.

Experience : Successful completion of medical laboratory technician internship and current ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification is preferred.

Other : Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required. Experience using laboratory information system (LIS) is required. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations. Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum. Knowledge of microscope usage is a must. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to prioritize and organize workload. Must be able to tolerate standing 90% of the workday. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Good phlebotomy skills required. Maintenance of yearly competencies required. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients. Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience:

Three years of related work experience is preferred. Excellent people skills a plus. Self-motivated employee with willingness to accept and make changes.

Work Environment

High stress, stat based, clinical laboratory work environment. Exposure to blood / body fluids and a variety of infectious diseases. Occasional exposure to toxic or irritating chemicals and noxious odors. Exposed to a variety of personality types. Challenging patient population for performing venipunctures. Approximately 90% of time spent standing and/or walking.