MT/MLT- PRN

Medical Laboratory Technician

Performs and monitors a variety of laboratory testing and analysis; and assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and maintenance with minimal supervision.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in lab science or Medical Laboratory Technology Associate's degree in lab science or Medical Laboratory Technology Minimum Work Experience: At least three years of experience as Medical Technology or equivalent education and training Required Licenses/Certifications: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized board/agency or equivalent Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain a professional image and behavior. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Knowledge and technical proficiency in areas assigned within the laboratory. Knowledge of clinical laboratory medicine and techniques. Preferred Qualification: At least one (1) year experience upon completion of associate degree.

Job Specific Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
• Complies with all HIPAA standards.
• Training/Teaching
• Participates in training or teaching programs by providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills, and application of all test procedures.
• Assists in training and documentation of competencies for student and new employees.
• Regulatory/Accreditation/Quality
• Identifies opportunities for improvements in the laboratory (i.e. employee training, process improvement...etc.).
• Assists with root cause analysis of occurrence events and determines acceptable corrective actions and process improvements.
• Understands and complies with good laboratory practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in readiness and internal and external inspections as needed.
• Performs, documents, review, and monitor quality assurance activities under the direction of the supervisor.
• Evaluates, plans, and validates new processes/techniques, procedures and equipment following established guidelines.
• Communication
• Communicates to Lab Leadership on concerns affecting laboratory operations.
• Communicates and reports results, critical values and testing delays to physicians, nursing staff, clients, and other hospital personnel.
• Communicates and handles problems with customers, physicians and other hospital staff and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills
• Performs waived, moderate, and/or high complexity analytical process without direct supervision.
• Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates skills in specimen receiving, processing, including the LIS.
• Performs waived, moderate and/high complexity analytical process, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting per manufacturer standards, recognizes errors, troubleshoot using scientific principles and knowledge under the direction and supervision of the supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.