MLT​/MT

Medical Laboratory Technician / Technologist (Weekdays Only)

This role provides high-impact, meaningful work in a specialized oncology laboratory setting, performing a full range of clinical laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, and immunology. The Medical Laboratory Technician / Technologist follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, analysis, reporting, and record maintenance while supporting high-quality patient care during a challenging time in patients' lives. This position offers the opportunity to gain unique experience available only in an oncology lab, with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining accurate records of patient results.
• Process incoming orders for laboratory testing, including reference laboratory specimens and send-out testing.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house, ensuring proper packaging, documentation, and tracking.
• Perform specimen analysis for chemistry, hematology, and immunology, adhering to all testing protocols and quality standards.
• Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete white blood cell (WBC) differentials with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment and record findings on appropriate worksheets and in the computer system.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, ensuring proper function and safe operation.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as required and document all activities.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Record proper lot numbers for all controls, calibrators, and reagents used in testing.
• Participate in proficiency testing at least annually by performing sample analysis and accurately reporting results.
• Follow laboratory policies whenever test systems fall outside established acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results, take appropriate corrective action, or promptly notify a supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance standards in accordance with the quality assurance program.
• Maintain proper documentation, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Verify all critical results, document verification, and ensure accurate follow-up and communication as required.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, verify viability and expiration dates, and ensure supplies are suitable for patient testing before use.
• Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed for laboratory testing.
• Restock the laboratory area regularly to maintain readiness and efficiency.
• Process in-house and incoming test results for charting and ensure results are accurately entered into the appropriate systems.
• Chart patient results in a timely and accurate manner, supporting prompt clinical decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate work for a team of up to approximately 26 individuals with diverse backgrounds and personalities, fostering a collaborative and professional environment.
• Rotate work locations primarily between two main sites during the week and travel to additional locations as needed to provide coverage.
• Contribute to a patient-centered culture by supporting high-quality care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their families.

Essential Skills

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent Medical Technologist certification.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, typically resulting in an associate degree.
• Ability to function as a generalist in a clinical laboratory environment under CLIA regulations.
• Proficiency in performing chemistry, hematology, and immunology testing.
• Skill in preparing peripheral blood smears and performing complete WBC differentials.
• Competence in microscopic examination of urinary sediment and accurate documentation of findings.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of clinical laboratory instruments.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency…