What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL LABORATORY TECH MLT position at NEWPORT HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES?
Primary Scheduled Hours : Days, 10 hour shifts, 80 hours per pay period
Job Summary : Responsible for performing routine duties as directed by Laboratory Manager. Performs chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Essential Job Functions :
- Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory : blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology / immunology, urinalysis, and coagulation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of microbiological plating and staining procedures.
- Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
- Correlates results with diagnosis; questions all incompatible results.
- Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are unusual and / or difficulties are encountered in testing.
- Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical / health care errors. Protects the patient in the event of a medical / health care error and, as appropriate, assists in medical / health care error resolution.
- Notifies patient care unit and / or physician of critical lab values.
- Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
- Follows Standard Precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
Education Background and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education :
Associates Degree in Medical Lab Science.
Required Licensure / Certifications :
Certification / Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician in Hematology, Chemistry and / or Blood Bank by ACSP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) or equivalent.
Professional Requirements :
Compensation / How We Care For You :
Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications / experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.
Comprehensive benefit package including :
Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
