LAB TECH - MLT; Part-Time

Part-time Medical Laboratory Technician in our Hospital Laboratory.

Typical schedule is 2-3 days/week, M-F, 8 hours/shift between 6AM - 730PM with weekend rotation and occasional nights based on business needs.

Part-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and PTO and sick time accrues from 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. An Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician/completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program required.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician/Testing Personnel

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:

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.

Reports to:

The Laboratory Director/Manager and or Laboratory General Supervisor

New employees and students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 outdates and informing 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 demonstrate 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.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

X

20.

Stooping

X

3.

21.

X

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

X

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

X

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

25.

Operating motor vehicle

X

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

X

29.

X

12.

Listening

30.

Other (please specify):

Exposer to blood or…