Lab MLT

Appling Healthcare•Baxley, GA

About The Position

Operation of diagnostic testing equipment in accordance with departmental policy Maintain diagnostic testing equipment according to departmental policy Use of microscope for diagnostic analysis Perform all laboratory testing according to departmental policies and procedures Collection of blood samples through venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick Cross match blood products for transfusion Received orders and report results correctly Maintain quality control data Perform manual diagnostic testing procedures Use personal protective equipment as required by procedure. Adhere to chemical hygiene plan Attend and participate in in-service education programs, on-the-job training, workshops, etc Prepare samples for reference laboratory Receive specimens Instruct nursing personnel in patient preparation and specimen collection Demonstrate understanding of facility, Mission Vision, and key values as measured by performance and loyalty to the same Monitor supply inventory The facility provides and employee participates in education and training to improve their knowledge and skills related to the patient population served and the type and nature of care provided by their respective department Employee demonstrates knowledge and responsibility for the effective and safe use of all equipment in his/her activities Supervision of Medical Laboratory Technologist and use of independent judgement Take orders from physician

Requirements

Current MT license
Successful completion of examination as accepted by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, or on the job training with a grandfather approval.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological, Chemical or Physical Science or Medical Technology with Clinical Laboratory Training.
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in Microbiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation of diagnostic testing equipment in accordance with departmental policy
Maintain diagnostic testing equipment according to departmental policy
Use of microscope for diagnostic analysis
Perform all laboratory testing according to departmental policies and procedures
Collection of blood samples through venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick
Cross match blood products for transfusion
Received orders and report results correctly
Maintain quality control data
Perform manual diagnostic testing procedures
Use personal protective equipment as required by procedure.
Adhere to chemical hygiene plan
Attend and participate in in-service education programs, on-the-job training, workshops, etc
Prepare samples for reference laboratory
Receive specimens
Instruct nursing personnel in patient preparation and specimen collection
Demonstrate understanding of facility, Mission Vision, and key values as measured by performance and loyalty to the same
Monitor supply inventory
The facility provides and employee participates in education and training to improve their knowledge and skills related to the patient population served and the type and nature of care provided by their respective department
Employee demonstrates knowledge and responsibility for the effective and safe use of all equipment in his/her activities
Supervision of Medical Laboratory Technologist and use of independent judgement
Take orders from physician