LAB TECH - MLT (FT

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician/Testing Personnel

Job Description: Full‑time Medical Laboratory Technician in our Hospital Laboratory. Five (5), 8‑hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM, with start times varying from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Includes weekend rotation, on‑call requirements, and occasional night shifts. All schedules are based on business needs.

Daily performance: All phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the patient. An associate degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program is required.

Benefits: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and PTO starts to accrue first day of employment. Work in a busy laboratory department with a great team!

Daily performance of all phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to the proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the patient.

The Laboratory Director/Manager and/or Laboratory General Supervisor. New employees and students.

• Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically, and safely.
• Start‑up, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment.
• Properly labels and processes specimens for testing.
• Performs routine testing in all areas of the laboratory, observing necessary quality control standards.
• Checks reagents for out‑dates and informs personnel responsible for ordering when supplies are low.
• Keeps detailed records of tests performed and maintains records.
• Properly prepares specimens to be shipped to reference laboratories for testing.
• Participates in housekeeping duties such as cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Obtains specimens when requested from outside of the hospital.
• Performs DOT/Non‑DOT urine drug screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing.
• May assist in training new personnel and students.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team and patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Able to work any shifts, including weekends as needed. Able to work independently.
• Takes call when scheduled and be able to arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes.
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures pertaining to the Laboratory and hospital.
• Responsible for participating in Continuing Education.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Must be able to correct the problem or know when to notify the Laboratory Director/Manager or designee.
• Proficient in the use of the hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Maintains a cooperative, teamwork relationship with coworkers.
• Observes and demonstrates all aspects of Service Excellence and Key Service Behaviors.
• Assumes all responsibilities of Testing Personnel listed in CLIA §493.1495.
• Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/ Manager.

• Heavy lifting: 45 lbs. & over
• Moderate lifting: 15‑44 lbs.
• Light carrying: under 15 lbs.
• Heavy carrying: 45 lbs. & over
• Moderate carrying: 15‑44 lbs.
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Operating ladder or scaffolding
• Ability to see, depth perception, hearing with or without aid, ability to write, read, count, and write
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, twisting, kneeling, and standing as required
• Ability to walk, reach above shoulder, and use hand dexterity as needed
• Other:
  Hand dexterity, other specified tasks as required

• Inside laboratory environment
• Exposure to dust, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, and chemicals
• Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material
• Exposure to sharps (needles, lances)
• Exposure to vibration, heat, cold, humidity, and dry atmosphere
• Exposure to working around moving machinery or vehicles
• Travel to nursing homes or other…