Medical Lab Technician

Opportunity:

Medical Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Details:

• Day shift hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Must rotate weekends
• Perform laboratory tests and accurately report results to physicians for use in diagnosis, treatment, and/or monitoring of diseases
• Perform tasks and complex tests across all laboratory areas including hematology, immunohematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Perform phlebotomies including arterial puncture, capillary punctures, and venipunctures applying age-specific criteria as appropriate
• Process specimens utilizing established protocols and technical knowledge
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain laboratory instruments following established procedures
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments and reagents
• Prepare and maintain reagent supplies necessary to perform tests
• Validate and report test results accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist in the maintenance and development of laboratory policy and procedural manuals
• Assist with orientation and teaching of students and new employees
• Follow established safety practices including biohazard protocols, exposure control plans, infection control, and chemical hygiene standards
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or related specialty area required
• Certification/registration or certification/registry eligibility as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician required
• National certification through AMT or ASCP required
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology required
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Must have visual acuity correctable to 20/20 and color vision
• Must be able to function in limited space and with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to adapt to day-to-day temperature variations and moderate noise levels from laboratory equipment