Medical Lab Technician | Laboratory | Full-Time

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.

Preferred