What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician II MLT II position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP Certified)
Position Summary
MLT will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry and coagulation. Must follow established standards and practices, performs various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests. Duties include analysis of various blood, body fluids and tissues, in order to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Associate degree in Laboratory Science
Experience
1-3 years’ experience in a hospital laboratory.
License / Registration / Certifications
MLT registry through ASCP
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
N / A
Preferred Experience
N / A
Preferred License / Registration / Certifications
N / A
Core Job Responsibilities
Decisions concerning sample collection and handling
Daily instrument maintenance and quality control
Sample testing
Collection and interpretation of data
Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data
Knowledge of critical values
Must follow established standards and practices, performs various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests for analyses of various blood, body fluids and tissues, in order to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families and visitors ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.
While these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify add / or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Compliance : understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations.
Troubleshooting
Moderate chemical, biological and / or low-level radiation exposure.
Communication skills are necessary for consultative interaction with other members of the health care team, technical service matters and patient education.
Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs) or equivalent effort applied in pushing, pulling, or other job activities
Must possess ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
Must possess ability to withstand the extensive periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting.
Must possess manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing.
Must possess ability to perform accurately and efficiently in any situation.
Must possess ability to make decisions and use appropriate judgment.
Must possess ability to utilize complex instrumentation on counters of 36” height.
Must possess ability to cooperate as a team member with positive interactions.
Must be able to work irregular / flexible hours.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Must maintain credentials and licensure.
Must be trained and maintain competency on limited procedures in the Highly Infectious Disease Testing.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Vision requirements : must be able to pass a color vision test.
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