Medical Lab Technician

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within the scope of licensure across laboratory disciplines
• Understand method principles and perform quality control and preventative maintenance
• Review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits
• Process and analyze samples promptly and orderly while following identification procedures
• Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments
• Take appropriate quality-control action and follow infection-control procedures
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and physicians
• Collaborate with healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient laboratory results
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing in a designated clinical laboratory area
• Identify testing inconsistencies and take corrective action
• Maintain accurate, neat, and legible patient and specimen records
• Follow hospital, state, and federal safety guidelines
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental safety, security, and infection-control policies
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff, and the public

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR an associate degree in a chemical or biological science
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided
• For West Virginia:
  High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or AMT preferred
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician preferred
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team with co-workers, supervisors, staff, patients, and customers
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment
• Ability to work around strong or unpleasant odors and potential exposure to agents that may cause serious disease

Demonstrates expertise in performing and analyzing clinical laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety and infection-control policies. Proficient in phlebotomy procedures and effective communication with healthcare teams to interpret laboratory results.

• Clinical Laboratory Testing
• Quality Control Procedures
• Phlebotomy Procedures
• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
• Effective Communication Skills

• Clinical Laboratory Testing
• Quality Control Procedures
• Phlebotomy Procedures
• Laboratory Instrument Maintenance
• Sample Processing
• Data Analysis
• Infection Control Procedures
• Patient Record Management
• Testing Inconsistency Identification
• Preventative Maintenance

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Multitasking
• Stress Management

• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
• High Complexity Testing Personnel License
• Trainee License

• Clinical Laboratory Technology
• Safety Guidelines
• State Board Licensure
• Hospital Compliance
• Biological Science