Registered Medical Lab Tech

Job Overview

This position is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reporting laboratory findings to the doctors, pathologists, or other physicians. This position may work in any of the major areas of the laboratory:
Transfusion Service, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry and Fibrinolysis. Operates and maintains a variety of laboratory instruments. Utilizes laboratory computer system in performance of duties. This position maintains strict adherence to established policies and procedures, and works under the supervision of a general supervisor or medical technologist. Direct supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance or result reporting.

• Associate's degree. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Must be a graduate of an approved MLT program and be certified by ASCP or equivalent or registry eligible.
• If registry eligible, certification must be obtained within one year of hire
• MLT Clinical Training
• Up to 1 year experience clinical experience as required by MLT program at a hospital

• Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
• Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
• Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
• Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed
• Overall Procedure Knowledge / Quality Assurance Knowledge
  -including documentation

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing:
Conversation - Frequently

Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs.

- Rarely

Lifting < 50 Lbs.

- Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity:
Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity:
Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

At Tri Health, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL Tri Health team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and the others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community