Medical Lab Tech, Full-time, Nights, Lab, EWCH, Murphy, NC
About The Position
A licensed Medical Lab Technician performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures, using both manual and automated methods. The associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with and provide service appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the service needed as described in the department's guidelines and procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Team Leader. He/she works closely with the Team Leader and team members in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs other duties as assigned by a Team Leader and/or Laboratory Director. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies.
Requirements
- Successful completion of training from an approved school of Medical Technology.
- General familiarity with all routine lab testing.
- Ability to work with sophisticated laboratory instrumentation.
- Ability to work with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Must be qualified as an MLT according to CLIA 1988 standards section for laboratory personnel and be registered by ASCP, HHS, or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree with major in biological science or related field plus one (1) year of training in an approved school of Medical Technology or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Team Leader.
- Works closely with the Team Leader and team members in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned by a Team Leader and/or Laboratory Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
