Medical Lab Tech-Gretna-PRN -Nights

Centra Health•Gretna, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) occupies a critical role in clinical diagnostics, ensuring that testing processes from specimen handling to result reporting are conducted with precision and adherence to laboratory protocols. The MLT is responsible for a suite of tasks that support the diagnosis and monitoring of patient health, operating within the scope of authority granted by the laboratory medical director and in line with their professional capabilities.

Requirements

Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience per CLIA regulations
MLT certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or obtained within one year of employment. Employees meeting CLIA regulations before April 24, 1995, do not require certification.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience as a MLT in an acute care hospital laboratory setting.
None

Responsibilities

Uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies.
Actively participate in quality assurance initiatives and adhere to best practices in laboratory testing.
Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
Complete necessary initial orientation and training, obtain and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training, competency assessments, and consistently demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance assessments on an ongoing basis.
Process patient samples efficiently, perform authorized tests, and report results accurately, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions.
Conduct only authorized tests, ensuring that each task aligns with the MLT's level of education, training, experience, and technical skills.
Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting.
Maintain comprehensive records of patient test outcomes.
Implement and document the laboratory’s quality control protocols, including instrument calibrations and maintenance, ensuring consistent test accuracy and reliability.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are processed with the same rigor and accuracy as patient samples.
Follow established policies for corrective action when test systems deviate from acceptable performance levels.
Identify and rectify or report any issues that may impact test performance or results.
Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance.
Escalate issues to the technical consultant, clinical consultant, or director when necessary.
Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken when test systems fall outside established specifications.
Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested, as the job specifications may be modified or updated at any time.