Medical Technologist MLT/MLS

The Right Laboratory Career is Right Here!

Shift/Hours: Night Shift 40 Hours/Week

Blood Bank-Hematology

Job Duties:

• Understands all principles involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis management of the patient.
• Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies; and performs procedures to ensure high quality, accurate and cost effective results in all areas of the laboratory.
• Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer's guidelines and all applicable regulations.
• Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy.
• Records patient data and other information quickly and accurately in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results.
• Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.
• Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan.
• Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.
• Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training and review of Laboratory Safety Policies.
• Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training.
• Ensures that all cost saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost effective processes have been implemented.

Qualifications:

• Education, Credentials, Licenses: Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• OR Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with ASCP Certification.
• OR CLIA '88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification).
• OR Registry Eligible Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science and have completed a NAACLS accredited MT/CLS program AND be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire.
• Registry Eligible for a Section Certification - must have a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of five-years technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory.
• Specialized Knowledge: Blood Bank
• Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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