Medical Laboratory Technician
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Performs and reports variety of simple to complex laboratory procedures and tests which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation but which require the use of scientific technique and skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Work ExperiencePrevious Medical Laboratory Technician experience preferred.
EducationMust be eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification as required by the Regulations issued:
Federal Register, Vol. 39, No. 183, September 19, 1974.
Certification as Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency required within 18 months from hire or placement. Employees hired or placed prior to May 1, 2024 are required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or placement.
Job Specific Performance StandardsThe duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens.
- Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing.
- Performs and reports, according to established procedures, a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation and which utilize mathematical skills, manual dexterity, specific analytical and scientific technique as well as skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment in the areas of chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and/or microbiology.
- Assists with training of Laboratory Assistants.
- Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents to assure validity of function and results.
- Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly and follows standard precautions.
- Participates in continuing education including self-education.
- Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
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