What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician/Scientist position at Woodlawn Health?
Join the Woodlawn Team as a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (MT/MLT/MLS) in our Laboratory Department!
We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (MT/MLT/MLS) who is committed to excellence, accuracy, and patient safety. In this role, you will perform and interpret complex laboratory tests, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of quality and confidentiality. Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is a plus. Your expertise will directly support diagnosis, treatment planning, and the overall continuum of patient care.
Our Mission is to provide excellent healthcare services by highly skilled staff in a compassionate and caring manner.
Our core values are as follows: Courtesy, Respect, Caring, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accountability.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Board of registry examination (ASCP, AMT), preferred.
- Medical Technologist (MT) & Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS): Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution may also be considered for this position.
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) experience is preferred.
- CPR/BLS Certification is required.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Performs all testing in the laboratory including chemistry, microbiology, computer entry, hematology, serology, blood banking. Phlebotomy, urinalysis and microscopy. May perform arterial draws for blood gases if needed.
- Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control in the functional section. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action.
- Performs procedures in one or more functional sections of the medical laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified supervisor, including specimen collection.
- Review relevant laboratory reports for extraordinary results and clerical errors before they are reported to the patient’s medical records, including reports on procedures processed in reference laboratories.
- If the medical technologist is in charge of an area, they are responsible for maintenance, quality control, order and inventory, remedial action and policy and procedure for that particular area.
- Maintains equipment in accordance with defined policies and protocols and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment. Logs performance of equipment, including daily temperature checks. May perform minor repairs on equipment.
- May participate in research, development and verification of new procedures and changes to extant procedures.
- Is involved in the training and teaching of new laboratory personnel.
- Reviews quality control of their assigned area of the laboratory.
- Assist with supervising the LIS system, including instrument interfaces, test builds and problem resolution.
Full-time; Evenings; Rotating Weekends/Holidays
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) with match
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Personal Days
- FSA
Medical Lab Professional- MT/MLT/MLS / Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / LIS Coordinator / Laboratory Information System