Medical Lab Tech (MLS/MT) - Blood Bank

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

1d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate. Performs testing in the Blood Bank area of the Clinical Laboratory. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to Blood type and Antibody screen, antibody identification and titers. Performs related duties in the laboratory to include processing, storing and labeling specimens.

Requirements

Certifications: Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (AMT) within 1 year - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Education: Bachelor's Degree: Biological Science; Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology; Bachelor's Degree: Clinical Laboratory Science
Work Experience: Clinical laboratory

Responsibilities

Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.
Successfully participates in all accredidation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section. Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and procedures
Complete Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.
Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods for routine, urgent and stat testing.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.
Notifies Supervisor or Tech-in-Charge of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels.
Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols.
Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing. Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the Supervisor or Tech-in-Charge.
Recognize test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance from the Supervisor or Tech-in-Charge as appropriate.
Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies in each of the clinical laboratory testing areas.
Participates in re-education or re-training as needed to ensure successful completion of all Proficiency and competency testing.