What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Days - Homewood/Hwy.31 position at Childrens of Alabama?
Summary
Responsible for the quality and integrity of the lab services in a practice setting.
Responsibilities
Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all laboratory equipment.
Perform all venipuncture procedures and specimen collections.
Perform and report all laboratory test procedures. Record all necessary laboratory data and maintain accurate log sheets and schedules.
Record daily quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures.
Chart all reference laboratory test results.
Notify physician of any abnormal test results and document.
Maintain infection control standards and procedures.
Perform proficiency test procedures, report results and maintain appropriate records.
Instruct Lab Medical Director and office physicians and RN's in Lab Policy and Procedures.
Maintain adequate lab supply inventory.
Perform X-Rays, Hearing & Vision screening, Automated Complete Blood Count, Bilirubin, Glucose, Urinalysis with microscopic exam, Urinalysis with multistix test, Rapid Strep test, Throat Culture, Monospot test, Hemoccult test, Pregnancy test, Lead test and Flu test.
Contact reference lab for specimen pickup and complete necessary paperwork.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in test results.
Responsible for maintaining X-ray files and equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to function within a team by accepting the responsibility for all functions performed in order to assure that the team consistently meets its goals as identified by management.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree in Biological Sciences
Experience working in a lab or clinical setting a plus
Registry with a national Board of registry-ASCP or equivalent or registry eligible
Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Day shift Hours: 8am-5pm
