What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Specialist/Medical Lab Technician (MLS/MLT) position at Westfields Hospital?
A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLS) is a laboratory medicine specialist who collects patient specimens, accurately completes the required analytical tests according to acceptable techniques, verifies results, and reports the findings to the appropriate healthcare provider. A MLT/MLS must be certain that all reported results are accurate. They must demonstrate empathy and professional concern in all patient contacts. The MLT/MLS ensures consistent regulatory compliance, coordinates the day-to-day operations of the laboratory system, and assists in the leadership of the Westfields Hospital and Clinic Laboratory.
Work Schedule: .8 FTE (64 hours a pay period)
Days (PMs and Nights as needed), 8-hour shifts during the week
Every 5th or 6th weekend rotation, 12-hour shifts during the weekend
Holiday rotation.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or other programs that satisfy the certification requirements of the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science or Department of Health and Human Services certificate as Medical Technologist (HEW) and High School Diploma
or
- Bachelor's degree with courses in biological and physical sciences or a baccalaureate-level clinical laboratory education program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, an agency recognized by the United States Office of Education and Current certification as Medical Technologist (MT) or equivalent by a national board of registry ASCP. If new grad, eligible to sit for certification is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory; demonstrated keyboarding skill and computer knowledge; previous training and/or usage of EPIC computer system a plus.
- Phlebotomy training and experience drawing patients ranging from infants to geriatric preferred.
Benefits:
- At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay
Westfields Hospital & Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.