What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position at R>L. Klein & Associates?
Minimum qualifications:
MLT(s) must have graduated from a standard high school or the equivalent with one year of in-service training in a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program accredited by the American Medical Association; or two years of experience in a medical laboratory under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technician, medical technologist or physician; or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in an accredited medical laboratory program may substitute for the required experience.
MLTs must have West Virginia Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Licensure and Certification.
MLT must conduct medical laboratory tests in clinical areas such as chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, and blood banking to provide data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease of patients.
MLT(s) must perform minor maintenance and calibration of diagnostic equipment.
MLT(s) must collect, cultivate, isolate, identify and analyze specimens: cuts, stains and mounts tissue sections for microscopic analysis: and groups, types and crossmatches blood for donors and recipients to assure compatibility.
MLT(s) must read and interpret physicians’ or supervisor’s orders to determine specific testing requirements.
MLT(s) must explain test procedures when applicable to patients to gain their confidence and cooperation and to relieve their anxiety about the test.
MLT(s) conducts appropriate clinical test preparation and processing procedures.
MLT(s) must prepare and maintain proper records: logs, files, and reports.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Welch, WV 24801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Welch, WV 24801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25
