Lab Tech II (MLT)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

General Summary: Under the general supervision of Medical Technologist or Laboratory Director, the MLT performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities.

• Completes work assigned during shift.

• Maintains turn-around time standards in Emergency Department, timed, and STAT testing. Performs all testing in a timely manner.

• Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.

• Writes legibly and accurately, with complete documentation.

• Documents quality control procedures performed.

• Verifies the name of tube or specimen with requisition, and investigates abnormal results. Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing.

• Documents preventative maintenance performed.

• Ensures that supplies are available, and notifies appropriate personnel when low.

• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedure in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.

• Correlates test results with diagnosis, and questions incompatible results. Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with agespecific population criteria, i.e. geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.

• Performs duties with minimal direct supervision.

• Demonstrates confidence in learning new routines and methods and assists others when asked.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

• Education

Required: 1. Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. 2. ASCP, NCA, or other nationally recognized licensure.

• Work Experience Required: Internship in a hospital laboratory. Preferred: 2 years practical experience •

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Nationally recognized certification i.e. ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), NCA (National Credentialing Agency), ASCLS (American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists).

Other Skills/Knowledge Must be detail oriented and organized; must be able to work under pressure; must have good manual dexterity and good color vision.