MLT/MLS - R&T - Medical City (Nights) (49636)

This opportunity is available for MLT and MLS-qualified candidates at our Medical City location. This shift will be Sunday through Tuesday 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will report to the Manager or designee of Reference & Transfusion (R&T) Services. This position participates in all activities in R&T Services to include, but is not limited to:

• Supports Carter BloodCare’s (CBC) vision, mission, and core values
• Maintains compliance with Carter BloodCare’s (CBC) Attendance Policies and departmental schedules, as outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook
• Performs testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties. These duties are in the scope of high complexity, according to accrediting agencies
• Participates in competency, proficiency, and educational opportunities

By accomplishing these duties, the MLT ensures that daily operations in the R&T laboratories meet and follow all established guidelines, provide excellence in service, and meet the needs of all R&T customers.

Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s Degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited institution, as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489(b)(2), or equivalent education and training, including at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either:

  • 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Technology courses; or,

  • 24 semester hours of science courses that include:

    • 6 semester hours of Chemistry; and,

    • 6 semester hours of Biology; and,

    • 12 more semester hours of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology in any combination; and,

  • Laboratory training that includes either of the following:

    • Completion of a Clinical Laboratory Training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organizations approved by HHS. This training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above; or

    • At least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing per CLIA (e.g., Immunohematology, Chemistry)

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Board Certification: MLT(ASCP) or equivalent Board Certification and participation in the CME program, if applicable and required by the accrediting agency; or,

  • Recent graduate from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program within the last five years and is currently board-eligible

NOTE:   Must successfully obtain and maintain board certification (e.g., MLT(ASCP) or equivalent) and provide board certification documentation to the CBC Human Resources Department within 12 months of the hire date

EXPERIENCE

• Prior clinical laboratory experience, including rotations via an accredited MLT program
• Prior immunohematology laboratory experience, including rotations via accredited MLT program, preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong working knowledge of blood bank policies and procedures, required
• Displays detailed problem-solving skills; Ability to provide instruction to customers based on the problems presented and provide options for corrective action and proper documentation of the problem and resolution
• Ability to concentrate and understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
• Ability to understand, remember, communicate, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines