Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Technician (Saturday and Sunday, Evenings)

Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

• Evenings, 3p-11:30p, Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday)
• 32 hours/weekly

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in assigned areas of the laboratory including Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Perform diagnostic tests in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies.
• Communicate with medical staff and/or office staff as needed and document communications appropriately.
• Receive and process specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluate specimens for acceptability for proper testing and investigate problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Ensure test results correlate with patient's available LIS history and investigate delta checks.
• Accurately enter results into the LIS and timely review all manually entered results.
• Communicate all required results to appropriate personnel depending on priority in accordance with lab policy.
• Complete periodic proficiency survey tests and required reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to authorized personnel.
• Prepare and set up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration and maintenance.
• Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory tests and maintain quality control data.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Stay updated on new developments in the clinical laboratory field and learn and perform new procedures.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist in training new personnel, students, and non-technical personnel.
• Adhere to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene, and Safety procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Completed internship through an accredited MT or MLT program.

• MLT: Associates degree in a chemical, biological, or physical science or medical technology with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
• MLT: MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA), ASCP eligible, or equivalent.
• MT: A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent with up to one year of related work experience.
• MT: Eligible for ASCP certification required.

Preferred:

• At least one year of hospital work experience preferred.
• MT/MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA), or equivalent certification preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays