Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Perform procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, serology, microbiology, and urinalysis. Maintain records found in the laboratory's general and sectional policy and procedure manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

• Perform specimen collection which includes arterial punctures, venipunctures, and capillary sticks.
• Perform preventative maintenance as necessary on lab equipment.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with define policies and protocols and log preventative and remedial maintenance of equipment, including daily temperatures.
• Perform and Verify quality control testing results are within accepted range before reporting patient results.
• Perform and report results for all laboratory In-house testing.
• Report any problems or difficulties to the Technical Supervisor or Lab Manager for resolution.
• Maintain records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control. Plots results of controls on Levey-Jennings charts. Follow defined protocol for investigating out-of-controls runs and implement necessary remedial action.
• Read policy and procedure manual on an annual basis.
• Practice the proper fire, safety and disaster procedures as set forth by SMC.
• Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist in supervision of Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist.

Disclosure Statement

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from NAACLS accredited MLT Program.

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, or physics and completion of a military laboratory training program.

Certificates Licenses, Registrations

Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT)

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must sit frequently and spend long periods of time examining documents. The employee must stand, reach with arms and hands and occasionally lift, push or pull 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally walk and climb or balance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.

Typical office environment with periods of time spent in patient care areas.

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