Medical Lab Technician

Opportunity:

Medical Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Details:

• MLT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification (BB, C, H, or M) required
• Hematology and Blood Bank experience required
• Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard for Testing Personnel Qualifications
• Education verification required
• Collect patient specimens and utilize information systems to receive patients, order and collect samples, and result tests
• Perform lab tests across specialties including hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology using automated and manual methods
• Analyze test results prior to release to ensure validity and accuracy
• Ensure designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
• Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation
• Participate in teaching and training of new partners and students
• Answer questions from nurses and physicians and document quality control activities
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for newly implemented methods