What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician | Laboratory | Full-Time position at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center?
The MLT will be responsible for prompt and accurate performance of laboratory work in the various divisions of the laboratory.
- The MLT will be assigned to regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab.
- Specific assignments may be changed as necessitated by varying workloads.
- Performs assigned work promptly and accurately.
- Keeps work area clean and neat at all times.
- Assists in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests.
- Follows lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Uses appropriate quality control and verifies QC criteria is acceptable before releasing reports.
- Adheres to the lab’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Successfully completes an annual competency for each lab section and test method assigned.
- Assists in competency assessments of other testing staff as assigned.
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Is capable of advance troubleshooting and problem solving.
- If unable to correct a problem, immediately notifies the section head, director or Medical Director.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Assists with performance improvement activities.
- Opportunity for growth as a Section head.
- Performs other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director or Pathologist.
Requirements:
- Must be registered or eligible as a MLT, CLT (ASCP), or MLT (AMT), and/or HHS certified and qualify as general supervisors as outlined in CLIA regulations, or individuals with equivalent training, preferably with practical experience in general laboratory work.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Must have demonstrated organizational skills.
- Must have demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must have ability to work independently.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
Shift Time: 8-, 10-, and 12- hour shifts; Rotating shifts
Benefits and Salary:
Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, PTO, wellness benefits, etc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Medical Lab Technician
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