MLT III

Category: Lab City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 0 - Day (United States of America) Job Description Summary: Responsible for performing and reporting assigned laboratory tests to provide diagnostic data for the treatment and/or diagnosis of disease. Must be licensed MLT through appropriate agency and have 5 years of experience. Employee must meet all requirements of MLT II. Under the direct supervision of a section supervisor responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back by the department as designated by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs routine and special laboratory tests in designated areas of the laboratory. Demonstrates competence in all areas of assigned cost center plus demonstrated special competence in a discipline within their cost center. Evaluates and reports test results as instructed by test procedure or section procedure including calling critical values. Performs reagent and instrument quality control and records results, and reports problems to supervisory personnel as instructed in procedures and assists in resolving them. Performs and maintains records of preventive maintenance on assigned instruments. Inventories, receives and stores supplies for assigned areas and prepares reagents as needed. Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures. Contributes to the positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification will be provided to staff assigned to handle hazardous wastes (alcohols, xylene, and stain) to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the dock. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent. TN State License (Must obtain State of TN license within six months of hire date). Maintain State of TN licensure by completing continuing education as required by State of not less than 12 CE hours annually. EXPERIENCE: Five years experience, one at JMCGH. Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures normally acquired by 3 months to one year of on the job training and orientation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated competence in more than one discipline of the department in lab. Routine performance of additional duties above and beyond standard job assignment. Meets all requirements of MLT II. Recommendation of Cost Center Manager. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Communication and verbal skills to schedule procedures, report results, and obtain patient information with nursing personnel on a frequent basis and with physicians and office staff on an occasional basis. Ages of patients served are neonate through geriatric. Interpersonal skills with patients to perform special tests in the Laboratory on an occasional basis. Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.