Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing across multiple specialties, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank or microbiology, ensuring accurate and timely results. Responsibilities also include collecting patient specimens, maintaining quality control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting overall laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks; Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures; Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy; Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented; Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy; Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results; Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation; Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation; Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students; Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented; Collect patient specimens

Requirements

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent or must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications; MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision; Life & Disability Insurance; FSA/HSA Options; Generous, accruing paid time off; Paid Parental and caregiver leave; Career advancement and educational opportunities; Tuition and certification reimbursement; Certification Reimbursement; Well-being Programs; Employee Discounts; On-Demand Pay; Financial Education; Annual recognition/awards events; Partner appreciation days; Family entertainment/attractions discount; Community service/improvement opportunities