Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Core Lab – Lorain Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Medical Laboratory Technician II – Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours

• Shift Times - Nights (6:30pm-7am)

• Scheduled Every Third Weekend

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Medical Lab Technicians (MLTII) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

                    

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.

• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.

• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results. 

• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.

• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment. 

• Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.

• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise. 

• Assists with inventory control.                    

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.

Education

Must have one of the following:

Associates, Medical Lab Technology

Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency

Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Work Experience

3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (required)

Skills

• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of working alone

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

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