What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT - RETIREES WELCOME! position at American Health S LLC?
Description
Must hold an active Florida MT or MLT State License
AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES is the premier clinical laboratory in the region servicing over 3000 long-term care facilities. Additionally, AHA is one of the fastest growing independent labs in the nation currently offering services in: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled workforce we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.
Come be a part of our laboratory team at our Pinellas County location where the work you do will matter – to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our clients’ patients and their families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
THE ROLE: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
AHA’s Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory testing and reporting laboratory findings to physicians. AHA's MLT must meet the Personnel Responsibilities per CLIA Sec. 493.1495: Standard Testing Personnel Responsibilities. AHA’s MLT must follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Can identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Produce and report appropriate laboratory results in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, automated chemistry, and automated immunology.
- Perform, interpret, and record quality control data in all departments.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as prescribed in procedures.
- Perform inventory and maintain department supplies.
Part-time Work Shift(s):
· Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM; 2-3 days per week with some Saturdays
Pay:
· Hourly, BOE
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in biological science or chemistry, required.
- Must hold an active Florida MT or MLT State License with one of the following certifications: ASCP, AMT, or AAB, required.
If you are qualified and interested in this position, submit your updated resume and give us the chance to learn more about you!
AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER