Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Code/

Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician

Department Name:

Reports To (Title):
Laboratory Manager

FLSA:
Exempt

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

RISE Community Hospital is a small community hospital with a 9 bed Emergency Department and 10 bed inpatient unit. RCH is committed to providing safe and quality experience for emergency department patients and patients who are seeking sobriety through our RISE recovery program. Our facility will provide a means for patients to obtain medical clearance and stabilization to enter a drug and/or alcohol abuse rehabilitation program or recovery support communities.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs accurate, timely laboratory testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment. The MLT works under laboratory leadership, follows approved procedures, and maintains reliable testing through quality control, instrument maintenance, and complete documentation.

Education:

Required:

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program.

Licenses/Certification:

Required:

ASCAP / AMT Certification:
Active certification as a Medical Laboratory

Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT); BLS Certification.

CLIA

Qualification:

Must meet CLIA requirements for Technical Consultant / General

Supervisor for moderate-complexity testing.

Experience:

Required:

1 or more clinical laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital or emergency care

setting.

Preferred:
Experience with the VITROS 5600, Sysmex XQ-320, Clinitek, or Coag Sense.

Experience with laboratory information systems, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing,

and reference laboratory specimen preparation.

• Operate laboratory equipment, including the VITROS 5600, Sysmex XQ-320, Clinitek, and Coag-Sense, according to approved procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Verify patient and specimen identification; assess specimen acceptability; process, label, store, and prepare specimens for testing or reference laboratory submission.
• Perform and document quality control, calibrations, and calibration verification as assigned. Investigate unacceptable results and withhold patient results when required until testing conditions are acceptable.
• Review results for flags, plausibility, and potential specimen or instrument problems. Perform repeats or additional checks according to laboratory procedures.
• Report critical results promptly and document notification and read-back according to hospital policy.
• Complete daily and scheduled maintenance, temperature checks, reagent checks, and troubleshooting. Escalate unresolved problems to the Lab Manager.
• Maintain accurate laboratory information system records, quality control logs, maintenance records, and corrective action documentation.
• Monitor reagent, calibrator, quality control, and supply inventories; check expiration dates and storage conditions; notify the Lab Manager of ordering needs.
• Follow infection prevention, chemical safety, personal protective equipment, and patient confidentiality procedures.

• Apply the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
• Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
• Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable.
• Partners with the healthcare consumer to enhance the care provided on the unit.
• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships. Perform authorized testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing after completing required training and competency assessment.

• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, training, quality improvement, and inspection preparation as assigned.
• Communicate clearly with nursing, providers, laboratory leadership, and reference laboratories about specimen issues, testing delays, and results.
• Support point-of-care testing activities within assigned duties and perform specimen collection when trained and authorized.
• Maintain an organized work area and assist with other laboratory duties consistent with training, competency, and the position.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and…