What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-PRN position at Highland Hills Medical Center?
Highland Hills Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician in our Laboratory Department. This is for day and/or night shifts. This is a PRN position.
Job Summary:
Qualified technician performs patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes, under the direct and indirect supervision of a medical technologist. Enters all results into the computer system. Brings panic value test results to the attention of the appropriate personnel. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the laboratory. Maintains laboratory inventory. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs high-complexity testing.
Regulatory Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Associates and/or Bachelor's Degree in Science or Medical Technology. Student of the preceding studies acceptable on a case-by-case basis. Limitations on duties will be applied. Must be supervised.
- Certification by a nationally recognized agency as a Medical Technician as a generalist or in a specialty area such as Hematology, Chemistry and/or Blood Bank.
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge.