Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, Lexington Medical Center, 3rd shift

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lexington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician for the Laboratory Department. This full-time, 40-hour per week position is scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, 9pm to 7am. The role involves performing laboratory procedures efficiently and accurately, ensuring the quality of test results, and responding to STAT requests immediately. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining safety and compliance, protecting against the spread of diseases, and ensuring productive operations within the section and department. This position requires adherence to hospital standards, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Requirements

MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Previous experience as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
Successful completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technician program preferred.
Computer and keyboard skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results.
Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around time without compromising quality.
Responds to STATs immediately.
Follows workflow processes according to documented procedures.
Documents and communications are reviewed in a timely manner and are appropriately referenced and applied.
Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC results prior to reporting patient results.
Test results are reviewed for accuracy and are promptly reported in the LIS.
Demonstrates the ability to perform and accurately document all procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures and QA activities.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize a test or reporting system problem, troubleshoot and resolve if possible, seeking advice and escalating as needed.
Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.
Ensures safety and compliance: Patients are accurately identified using two appropriate patient identifiers prior to sample collection.
Patient samples are accurately labeled and identified throughout the testing process from sample collection through testing and storage.
Misidentified samples are identified and responded to appropriately, notifying all appropriate staff.
Results are reported for the correct specimen.
Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
Uses engineering controls, work practice controls and appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated in the section task list.
Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable.
Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth by seeking out learning opportunities available within the department, organization, and community to increase knowledge and education.
Ensure productive and efficient operations of the section and department.
Coordinates activities and effectively communicates with others within and outside of lab section to accomplish work objectives through positive and professional interactions contributing to collegiality, teamwork and overall section productivity.
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and performs work without allowing personal situation/perspectives to compromise lab operations.
Adjusts schedule to meet changes in workload or at the direction of the manager.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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