Medical Laboratory Technician

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 age-specific 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.

Medical Laboratory Technician

We're seeking a detail-oriented, motivated medical laboratory professional to join our team as a Medical Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting the patient care team with facilitating accurate and timely patient diagnoses and treatment. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

About Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.

Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.

Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.

Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform, interpret, and correlate clinical laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner

• Correlate test results with diagnosis, and question incompatible results; correlate laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria, i.e. geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of all laboratory departments, supplies, equipment, and departmental policies and procedures

• Maintain turn-around time standards in Emergency Department, timed, and STAT testing

• Verify the name of tube or specimen with requisition and investigate abnormal results. Consult with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing

• Ensure that supplies are available and notify appropriate personnel when low

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

• Internship in a hospital laboratory

• Successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLS

• Detail oriented and organized

• Able to work under pressure

• Have good manual dexterity and good color vision

Preferred:

• 2 years’ practical experience

Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?

• Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Health savings accounts with employer contributions

• 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions

• Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program

• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Generous Earned Time accrual

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Life insurance

Our Commitment

Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.