MEDICAL LAB TECH - FT Evenings

Description

Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is responsible for performing Laboratory procedures, including high complexity procedures in all sub-departments in the Laboratory. Additionally, he/she is responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May directly supervise the phlebotomists and Certified Medical Lab Assistants.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of body fluids in all areas of the laboratory.
• Works with Laboratory LIS System and hospital computer system.
• Prepares patient and statistical reports
• Works with other health professionals to provider quality patient care.
•  Performs Phlebotomy procedures.
•  Performs quality control, calibration and maintenance procedures on all laboratory equipment.
•  Promptly attends work as scheduled and completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s medical condition, personal problems and medical record. Shows initiative in completing job responsibilities.
•  Is neat, clean, and dressed according to the Dress Code Policy.
•  Works cooperatively and respectfully with other personnel, showing a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication.
• Approaches the patient/significant other/visitor with a consistent respectful and concerned attitude, always striving for excellent customer service.
• Maintains education, credentials and development appropriate for position.15. Maintains a clean, safe, and neat work area. Supports the hospital mission and values – Standards of Performance and adheres to established hospital and departmental guidelines and protocols.
•  Supports the hospital and helps to maintain the highest quality healthcare and strives to meet regulatory guidelines.
•   Completes Annual Review Requirements – TB Skin Test or appropriate forms; every 5 years chest x-ray; Hepatitis B/ titer; attends New Hire Orientation or Annual Review; Performance Evaluation; Standards Evaluation and Goals Sheet.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Requirements:

• Associate degree (AA) and graduate from an accredited MLT program or equivalent education
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience and or training preferred. 
• Basic computer skills required.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.