Medical Laboratory Technician

POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

COMPENSATION: Based on experience

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
• Employer Provided Training Programs
• Free membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.
• Continuing education paid or reimbursed
• Certain Branded clothing provided
• EAP available for all employees
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Position Description:

The Medical Laboratory technician (MLT) performs laboratory tests and procedures, mostly comprising microscopic, bacteriological, hematological, immunologic and chemical diagnostic tests and analyses on samples of tissue, blood, urine, stool, synovial fluid and semen, among others. They look for critical clues to the absence, presence and extent of the causes and progression of diseases through accurate and efficient lab tests. Physicians and other specialists use the results technicians obtain from tests to make appropriate diagnoses and create treatment plans.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes.
• Enters all results into the computer system.
• Brings panic value test results to the attention of the provider, nurse and/or supervisor.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the laboratory.
• Maintains laboratory inventory.
• Processes specimens in Hematology, Urinalysis and Chemistry.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorts specimens; checks labeling; logs specimens; arranges reports for delivery.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs and toxic substances by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens, blood alcohol levels and carbon monoxide levels.
• Operates hematology, urinalysis and coagulation equipment, performing manual methods of differentials.
• Operates equipment such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay and serological testing.
• Performs technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi and mycobacteria.
• Ensure patients receive compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing and antibody identification procedures.
• Cleans laboratory glassware, sinks, work benches, autoclave and drying oven, using appropriate solvents, brushes and cloths.
• Uses hospital-approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Dries appropriate glassware in heating oven before storing in designated areas.
• Uses a simplified balance to weigh chemicals.
• Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the Chief Technologist.
• Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting of test results.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Always follows standard precautions and follows OSHA requirements.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Cleans laboratory glassware, sinks and work benches using appropriate solvents and/or disinfectants.
• Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the Laboratory Manager.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Submits suggestions to improve the laboratorys efficiency.
• Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
• Performs clerical work; can input and retrieve lab results in the computer system.
• Interacts with laboratory staff in a professional manner.
• Performs clerical work; ability input and retrieve lab results in the computer system.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Able to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away, and to see differences in color, shade, and brightness. Close vision is required for computer work
• Able to make repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree in science, preferred.
• Previous experience as CMLT preferred.
• Fluent in Phlebotomy preferred, willing to train.

Licenses/Certifications:

• ASCP/AMT or equivalent certification as Medical Laboratory Technician
• Licensed as MLT by the state.

NON-DESCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of McKenzie Health not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.