Medical Lab Technician

Opportunity:

Medical Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Details:

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures across multiple sections including Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Blood Gas/Point of Care, Chemistry, and Blood Bank
• Perform phlebotomy duties including specimen collection and processing as needed
• Conduct manual differentials and morphological examinations in hematology
• Perform coagulation, chemistry, blood gas, serology, blood bank (including antibody identification), and microbiology testing
• Run quality control tests and analyze quality control data, taking appropriate corrective action when results fall outside acceptable limits
• Maintain supply inventory and perform weekly and monthly maintenance on section analyzers
• Perform calibration, linearity testing, and 6-month correlations in assigned section
• Update and review section policies and procedures on a yearly basis
• Call critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria
• Prepare and review test reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications
• Document all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken
• Provide in-service training to other laboratory personnel and students in designated areas
• Assist in implementing new analyzers by running validations and attending advanced training
• Review proficiency test results and perform investigation reports for failed results
• Complete annual competency assessments for staff
• Attend bone marrow and body fluid collections to assist physicians in specimen preparation
• Two-year Medical Laboratory Technician degree required or four-year degree from an accredited program
• ASCP certification or equivalent required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire
• MT AAB Certification recognized for two-year degree holders applying at the Medical Technologist level
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required