Clinic Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)
About The Position
The Clinic Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates laboratory testing under established protocols, assesses test results, maintains instruments and equipment, and supports quality control and regulatory compliance in an ambulatory setting. The role includes collecting specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients, confirming specimens are suitable and properly labeled, and providing technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff. The position contributes to the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures and processes, follows relevant policies and procedures, uses required computer information systems, and documents quality assurance and improvement information. The employee must provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and maintain patient confidentiality. This is a part-time role with 10 hours per week and casual scheduling arranged around candidate needs. No prior experience is required. MLT certification through ASCP BOC or AMT must be obtained within one year.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Clinical Lab Technician or a related field.
- Obtain Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) within one year, or obtain MLT certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within one year.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment at an alternate site.
- Ability to operate all equipment essential to the job.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
- Monitor workflow and make adjustments to complete work within an appropriate timeframe.
- Evaluate test results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness; follow policy for reporting and notifying others of results.
- Perform and document instrument and equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Perform and document quality control, evaluate results, and take corrective action when indicated.
- Recognize indicators of test or instrument malfunction and make basic corrections using prescribed strategies, or notify the appropriate Medical Technologist, site coordinator, or supervisor.
- Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
- Collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients; ensure specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
- Provide technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff.
- Assist with improving laboratory procedures, policies, processes, quality, and efficiency.
- Support compliance with accrediting agency standards and CLIA regulatory requirements in an ambulatory setting.
- Adhere to the Aurora Service Commitment when interacting with internal and external customers.
- Support organizational change efforts and their successful implementation.
- Maintain current knowledge of and comply with pertinent policy and procedure manuals.
- Use required computer information systems appropriately.
- Document quality assurance and improvement information according to established protocols.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on position
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
