What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician- (MLT) Per Diem position at Cottage Hospital?
Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)!
Cottage Hospital is looking for a dedicated MLT to help provide high-quality patient care in our dynamic laboratory environment. In this role, you'll perform a variety of laboratory tests across blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and more. You'll ensure accurate results, maintain lab equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. If you're a detail-oriented team player with a passion for accuracy and patient safety, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a key part of our healthcare team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform all aspects of patient care in a laboratory environment that optimizes patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors. Verify questionable results or samples and repeat procedure as necessary. Demonstrate ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis and phlebotomy. Perform routine phlebotomy services as needed
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold our mission, vision, and values.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids to identify normal and abnormal components.
- Verify accuracy of lab results, enter data, and ensure proper patient identification on all specimens.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment, performing quality assurance to uphold result accuracy.
- Collect and study blood samples, including cell counts, morphology, and blood typing for transfusions.
- Analyze biological samples, prepare reagents, and manage supplies for testing.
- Communicate critical lab values to the relevant departments or physicians with proper documentation.
- Maintain thorough documentation, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Present lab records and procedures to accrediting bodies when required.
- Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist, and other departments to enhance patient care and resolve outstanding specimen reports.
- Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and teamwork in high-stress situations, providing support to colleagues as needed.
Qualifications
Education
Required Technical/other training
Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Required Basic Life Support Medical Technicians MLT Certification
