Medical Lab Tech - ASCP - Stat Lab - Full time - Day shift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position carries out functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of the laboratory workflow. The technician may be required to share responsibility for delegating work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead. Compliance with CLIA standards is required, specifically responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel.

Requirements

• Associate degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or Associate degree in a laboratory-related science such as Biology or Chemistry with equivalent training, education, and experience (including military training).
• Six months of full-time clinical laboratory experience required. Clinical laboratory experience gained during an accredited Medical Technology program will satisfy the experience requirement.
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MLT certification or equivalent categorical certification required.
• Working knowledge of general laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and microscopes.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems, calculators, fax machines, and auto analyzers.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs only those moderate and high complexity tests authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director and requiring skills commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follows established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the supervisor or Laboratory Medical Director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Produces consistently accurate work that demonstrates attention to detail and reflects positively on the organization.
• Encourages high standards of quality in others.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately, using good judgment in determining what to communicate, to whom, and how.
• Speaks clearly and credibly, listens attentively, and allows others to make their point.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision, using good judgment and following instructions carefully.
• Reports clearly and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Makes decisions in the absence of a Director or Supervisor.
• Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform competently.
• Demonstrates technical competencies and applies them in day-to-day situations.
• Consistently practices comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols.
• Avoids shortcuts that increase risks of accidents, injuries, or equipment failures.
• Identifies unsafe practices and ensures others are aware of potential impacts.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• an education assistance program
• an employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees