Medical Laboratory Technician Job Description

Medical Laboratory Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs patient testing recognizing factors affecting results, including differences in sex and age;
  • Advises the Lab Manager of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems,and any unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, or reactions;
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”;
  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement;
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently, within established guidelines to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and apply problem solving skills;
  • Ability to work in a multitasking environment and display technical skills a various stations throughout transfusion services;
  • Skill in using several different computer systems, including work processing, dedicated LIS/HIS etc;
  • General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, material, techniques, regulations, and safety;
  • ASCP MLT certified;
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment;
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role;
  • Requires graduation from an accredited MLT program;
  • 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an integrated healthcare environment;
  • Good phlebotomy skills;
  • Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations;
  • Associates degree in Medical Technology;
  • Demonstrate good manual dexterity;
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment;
  • BLS certification.