Medical Lab Technician

Job Description - Medical Lab Technician - Sign On Bonus (2874) )

The Medical Lab Technician performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual laboratory techniques without direct supervision; ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of laboratory equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques;

collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test requests and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment;

interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings; and, performs other duties as assigned.

Must be Medical Lab Technician, certification eligible. Must be certified within one year. Prefer hospital med tech experience. BS Degree preferred or equivalent work experience to satisfy the licensing requirements. MLT: (Req ASCP, RMT, AMT, CLP or HEW):
Must be certified within one year
BLS Preferred. If required to drive on company time, must have valid Drivers License and Proof of updated insurance.