MLT - Medical Laboratory

Laboratory Technician

Shift: 9:30a-6:00p Monday- Friday

Performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material.

Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories.

Duties may include registering patients, ordering tests, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing.

Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.

Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instruments, and result reporting. May perform waived and point-of-care testing.

Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.

Communicates with hospital nursing service, physicians, procurement agencies, and others regarding testing of laboratory specimens.

Operates departmental computer programs to receive and order laboratory tests appropriately; Enters specimen tracking, laboratory data and patient information in the computer.

Performs proper specimen registration and accessing in the computer, if necessary.

Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.

Accurately labels and processes specimens for laboratory testing; Processes and prepares referral specimens for shipping to reference laboratories.

Takes prompt action to resolve any problem with the registration, collection or processing of all specimens including referral specimen using available procedure manuals or reference materials.

Maintains the stock of commonly used supplies, performing routine inspections of supply levels to ensure adequate availability.

Routinely uses laboratory equipment/instruments.

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and calibrates instruments as required.

Assists in set up and validation of new equipment.

Participates in quality activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Maintains accurate and complete documentation on processes/procedures, patient information, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with all accreditation regulations.

Collects and maintains quality data for reporting.

Observes universal precautions, barrier protection methods and infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagions to ensure a safe work environment.

Practices the principles of sterile technique and other infection control policies and standards.

Takes the necessary precautions in keeping with laboratory, organizational and other safety mandates. Attends educational in-services and training classes as appropriate.

A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience.

Degree in Biology, Science or related major may be considered in lieu of experience.

11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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