Laboratory MT/MLT

POSITION SUMMARY

The medical technician will provide laboratory services to the hospital, clinic, and outpatient services within the facility.  The individual will perform a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature to provide accurate and timely testing for patients.  The individual will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests to report findings to appropriate personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:       Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences required; Bachelor degree preferred; from an accredited institution.

Licensure:        ASCP Registered or equivalent

Work experience:       Minimum of 1 year of experience in the medical laboratory setting preferred

Free from illegal use of drugs, and free from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Phlebotomy
• Sample collection
• Quality Control Testing
• Chemistry techniques
• Clinical Lab Testing
• Supply Management
• Equipment Calibration
• Biohazard Safety
• Laboratory computer programs, to include: LIS, EMM and E.H.R.
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Customer Services
• Medical teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with lab environment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for obtaining capillary and venous blood collection from patients of all ages following CLSI guidelines as appropriate for testing.

Collect urine samples for laboratory testing and screening for drugs of abuse.  

Collect throat and nasal swabs for analysis.

Perform arterial draws for blood gas analysis.

Perform appropriate test using micro equipment, chemical equipment and/or gas analysis. 

Prepare and process samples for testing in-house or for reference laboratory and selecting the appropriate test within the E.H.R., LIS and/or EMM systems to maintain accurate documentation and billing. 

Research and select appropriate sample requirements for test processing within the reference laboratory system. 

Organize and store all chemical(s) substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions and laboratory procedures. 

Collect the appropriate patient specimen to accurately perform the corresponding order. 

Follow medical laboratory operation procedures, policies, and Federal and State regulatory guidelines.

Perform, analyze, interpret and monitor quality control and quality assurance measures and protocols as required by manufacturer and CLIA.

Give accurate and timely results to the appropriate personnel.

Maintains patient confidentiality by following HIPAA rules and guidelines and facility policies.  

Accurately perform procedures as outlined in the procedure manuals and prepare reagents as needed.

Perform routine preventive maintenance as required by instrument manufacturers and apply advanced trouble shooting skills.

Calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures, as required.

Inventory laboratory supplies and provide order request(s) to laboratory manager. 

Attend scheduled in-service training and periodic continuing education.