MLT - Medical Laboratory

Benefits: Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
We at Pantheon are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our expanding clinical team. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered laboratory support in a supportive, collaborative environment. At Pantheon, we seek more than simply filling a role with a qualified technician; we are looking for an individual who shares the passion, dedication, and commitment established by our owners and upheld by our team. Genuine, patient-centered care is a value we prioritize and take pride in as we serve individuals who rely on our team and place their trust in our medical care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy in laboratory procedures, and a commitment to quality and compliance. This role is focused on performing diagnostic testing, handling specimens, and ensuring accurate reporting of lab results to support clinical decision-making. Established protocols and procedures are already in place to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety.
In addition to supporting patient care, Pantheon also supports our team by offering streamlined workflows. Our system integrates directly with our EMR, allowing lab results to transfer seamlessly and reducing administrative burden while improving efficiency and accuracy.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for performance-based bonuses and incentives
Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities Accurately assess and process specimens for testing in the general laboratory and reference labs. Adhere to specimen acceptability and rejection criteria.
Ensure all instruments, QC, and maintenance are performed in a timely manner.
Train newly hired lab personnel if needed.
Observe all established ‘universal safety precautions’, including proper handling of specimens as biohazards.
Monitors the work environment to identify and improve potentially unsafe practices.
Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory.
Understands the process of specimen collection, requirements, and storage.
Must be able to answer client/physician questions knowledgeably and courteously, including result retrieval in the Lab computer and reference the lab system.
Exercises good judgment and takes appropriate independent action as needed to perform his/her duties for the Lab.
Answers the phone in a courteous and professional manner.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Motivates others and effectively directs work assignments.
Identify and correct problems.
Review manual entries for results for accuracy.
Performs phlebotomy as needed, including drawing blood and centrifugation of specimens.
May transport specimens from the laboratory to the nearby lab hospital if needed.
Follow HIPAA rules and regulations.
Promote the philosophy and mission of the Lab within the company and with clients.
Report any compliance issues or concerns to the Compliance Officer/HR.
Order, pack, and ship samples to be sent out to reference labs.
Print and review the pending log at the end of each shift.
Any additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Qualifications Education/Training/Experience
Associate's or bachelor’s degree or a science-related degree. Must have at least 1 year of
general laboratory experience.
AMT or ASCP certification required.
Vitros Chemistry analyzer experience preferred
Skills/Abilities Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Communication - Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with a variety of medical and technical personnel.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Ethics - Ability to deal efficiently and ethically with all personnel and customers.
Judgment - Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management - Manage one’s own time and the time of others.
Experience & Skills Prior experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting is preferred
Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and safety protocols
Close attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot basic issues
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills with clinical staff
Physical & Environmental Requirements Ability to see with corrective lenses and hear with or without assistance
May be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary
Physical Demands Frequent standing and walking within the laboratory environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds if needed
Manual dexterity for handling specimens and operating lab equipment

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