Med Lab Tech MLT​/MT, Per Diem

Overview

Overall Nature and Purpose of Position: To perform all routine laboratory testing.

• Rotates in different bench areas of the laboratory as assigned. Rotations include coverage on evenings and weekends as required.
• Assists with specimen computer entry and processing; is familiar with all computerized functions that are necessary to generate test results.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Orients new staff members and assists in the training of MLT students.
• Provide accurate and reproducible results of routine, complex, manual and automated testing as ordered by the clinician and Laboratory Manager.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to interpret data and aid in the evaluation of test results and test systems.
• Report test results within established time guidelines by organizing, prioritizing and performing the assigned share of the testing workload.
• Demonstrate the technical and professional ability to do independent problem solving for patient samples, laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
• Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the clinician.
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors, corrective action, and the maintenance of records.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing, Continuing Education programs, Competency testing, orientation of new staff members and training of MLT students as assigned.
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Keeps current with changes and upgrades to each system.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary sticks as required.
• Assist in the preparation of new procedures and reagent preparation.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers and other staff members.
• NOTE:
  
  The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that your supervisor may deem necessary.