Medical Lab Technician

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• The Medical Laboratory Technician implement the hospital and laboratory mission, goals, and objectives. This includes the performance of clinical laboratory examination, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and validation, testing validation, testing management, instructing and evaluating students and other functions toward the attainment of these goals.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• One year experience in an approved laboratory, the internship year is applicable.
• Education and Training:
• Six months of clinical education in a licensed laboratory.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• MLT - Certified Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) - successful completion of exam required. Certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Other Requirements:
• Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.
• Instruct and evaluate medical technology students how to process specimens and answer related questions.
• Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling specimens.
• Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress, to ensure against errors.
• Above average manual dexterity.
• Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing and reading.
• Knowledge of HIS and LIS. Assorted laboratory analyzers and equipment appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.