Medical Lab Tech

King's Daughters Medical Center • Portsmouth, OH

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About The Position

The position involves performing medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The individual will be responsible for conducting chemical analyses of body fluids, analyzing and verifying test results, performing quality control studies, and responding to queries from the hospital care team. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees, maintaining professional growth and certification, performing STAT testing, and reporting any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Associates degree (A. A.) in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489

Nice To Haves

• ASCP MLT certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
• Analyzes and verifies test results prior to release of findings for filing into the information system
• Performs quality control studies according to established protocols and routine preventative maintenance and equipment checks according to established schedule
• Responds to queries by other members of the hospital care team, such as physicians, in a courteous and timely manner
• Assists in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees
• Maintains professional growth and certification as it applies to the responsibilities of the position
• Performs STAT testing within the established turn-around guidelines
• Reports malfunction of equipment and/or computer to supervisor immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree