Medical Laboratory Technician- Laboratory Medicine

Medical Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Medicine

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs diagnostic tests in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.

Job Requirements

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method.
• Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent regulatory standards.
• Performs quality control on various laboratory tests ensuring its accuracy and validity.
• Performs equipment maintenance on various lab analyzers. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Demonstrates commitment to meet departmental goals & to continuously improve performance improvement metrics.
• Show competency in use of various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill set as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments.
• Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management.
• Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers.
• May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture if needed.
• Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Associates of Science degree in Medical Lab Science, any biological sciences or related field, as outlined by CLIA.
• Work Experience:
  
  None required, but 2 years in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Licensure:
  Medical Technician licensure by the State of Florida.
• Certification:
  None required, but MLS(ASCP) or MT(ASCP) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

Benefits and Company Information

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. We strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.