Transfusion Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)

3rd shift position with weekend/holiday rotations (1 in 2 or 1 in 3 depending on openings). Team members have generally worked 20:30 – 07:00 (2 or 3 shifts of 8-10 hours with 0.5-hour unpaid meal break per week), but some flexibility may be given if coverage needs can be met. Hours per week: 24. Benefits eligible: Yes.

Responsibilities

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols; Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness; Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results; Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment; Performs and documents quality control and takes corrective action when indicated; Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and makes basic corrections or notifies the Medical Technologist, site coordinator or supervisor; Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples; Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol; Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff; Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes; Ensures compliance with accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting; Performs specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; Supports disease specific accreditations by meeting turn-around time goals; Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during high acuity patient events, including transfusion services, attending codes, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), to be obtained within 1 year; Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field; Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner; Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace; Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment; Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job; Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday; Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance