Medical Lab Tech II

Monroe Hospital•Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

Monroe Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform waived, highly complex, and moderately complex laboratory testing as permitted by CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489). The technician performs testing with a level of skill commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Work includes manual and automated procedures across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology. The role may include venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. In the absence of a supervisor, the technician may be assigned as Lead Tech for their section or department during the shift. Additional duties may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or completion of coursework in an MLT program.
Three years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and procedures, and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform waived, highly complex, and moderately complex laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed instrument and equipment maintenance, as appropriate.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and refrain from collaborating with other laboratories before reporting proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various age groups, from newborns through geriatrics, when required.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.