MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST (MLS) or MLT (Casual Relief)

JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory  

REPORTS TO: Director of Laboratory

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Laboratory Technologist or Technician is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results. All Staff Medical Laboratory Techs should follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. Each Tech is required to maintain records that demonstrate appropriate proficiency testing, adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.

The Medical Laboratory Tech must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the laboratory. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units/areas/ departments policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) required to have minimum of Associates of Science degree or completion of certificate program.
• MLS/MT required to have minimum of Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science.
• Medical Lab Technologist (MLS/MT) required to be registered by the Registry Board of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, or hold an equivalent registry (e.g. AMT).
• MLS/MT Required to provide copy of Diploma or final transcript.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required. One or two years of experience is preferred for Techs working independently nights or evenings.

SKILLS

Verbal ability required to communicate effectively with other laboratory personnel, hospital staff, patients and the medical staff. Numerical ability required to calculate test data. Clerical ability to accurately record, transcribe and compare test results. Form perception required to notice pertinent details of specimens under microscopic study. Color discrimination required to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens and reactions.

Sufficient organizational abilities to plan and organize workload to maximize efficient use of time. Tact and understanding required in communicating with patients, medical and hospital staff. Ability to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests. Laboratory testing requires precise and accurate job performance carried out according to established laboratory procedures. Typing ability is helpful, as is knowledge of Word Processing and statistical software programs.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

BLS