Medical Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

Under the direction of the Technical Supervisor or designee (Tech Specialist or Charge Tech) performs a diversity of clinical laboratory testing and quality control activities in designated areas of assignment.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of one to three years' experience as a laboratory technician or technologist in a hospital setting.
• May be assigned the Charge Tech for off-shifts and weekends.
• Recognizes problems, identifies causes, synthesizes alternatives, and applies solutions.
• Confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instrumentation.
• Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analysis on neonatal, pediatric, adult and/or geriatric patients as needed.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Excellent command of oral and written English; leadership and management abilities; operation of clinical equipment; demonstrates clinical competence; positive interpersonal and communication skills; competence with hospital-based computer system.

Educational Requirements:

• AS in a chemical, biological or physical science or medical technology training with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
• Meet all training requirements for high complexity testing as defined under 42 CFR Section 493.1489; or 493.1491 of the Federal Regulations.

License/Certification:

• MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA) or equivalent.

Age Specific Criteria:

• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:

• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.