Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemistry - Full Time

Position Summary: Performs established laboratory testing procedures and other related computer, clerical and technical functions that require the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. These tests are performed under the direct supervision of a Supervisor or Technologist. Testing procedures could be concentrated in one area or be performed across any of the following departments:
Hematology, limited Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology.

• Must meet all requirements to be licensed by NYSDOH, or be grandfathered in NYS as an MLT if working at a NY lab site.
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is the minimum. A bachelor's degree in the physical sciences and training may be considered.
• Certification by the ASCP Board of Registry preferred or Board Eligible. Annually a minimum of 12 CEU's are required.

Must have working knowledge of all sections of the laboratory; may specialize in any section.

• Performs accurate patient registration including knowledge of insurance codes and billing procedures.
• Performs order entry/transcription of orders, routing of orders and cancellations per established procedures.
• Accurately communicates information such as test results, normal ranges, and specimen requirements to authorized sources in a timely manner and per customer request.
• Brings any problems of a technical nature to supervising staff or Section Supervisor, maintains a clean work area, and inventories supplies.
• Verifies all specimen identification and related orders when dealing with specimens drawn or received; follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens.
• Properly organizes, prioritizes, and distributes incoming laboratory workload with appropriate department notification.
• May be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings, or night shift depending on job assignment. Observes proper safety practice in performing job duties.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures relevant to the situation; checks work against established QC standards.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting and informs supervising personnel.
• Recognizes abnormal and critical results, communicates and documents them per procedures and refers them to designated supervisory personnel.
• Operates instruments within scope of training, utilizing established protocols and QC checks.

• May be required to use own vehicle, with mileage compensation in performance of job duties.
• May be required to be on‑call.
• Competently performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that require limited independent judgment.
• May be required to work on and off hospital campus.

Senior Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

The pay range for this position is $24.38 - $38.64 / hr.