Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) — Core Laboratory — Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Evenings (United States of America)

Hours: 2:30pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday, includes rotating holidays.
 

*ASCP certification preferred*

Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment 
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Must have one of the following: 
  • Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology 
  • Completed 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 completed a Medical Lab Technician Program 
  • Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Certifications:

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

Experience:

• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment 
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

OR

Job Summary: Performs routine, and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelors degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Experience: Not Required

Licensure/Certification: ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.

Primary Source Verification: Not applicable.

Knowledge/Skills: Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints. Must demonstrate superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly. Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.

Other: Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.

Contacts: Requires the ability to work well with patients, the public and all other healthcare professionals.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment. Normal laboratory envir