Medical Lab Tech PRN Free Standing ER Lake Pleasant

HonorHealth•Peoria, AZ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Tech performs complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Work includes identifying bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyzing the chemical content of fluids; crossmatching blood for transfusion; and aseptically preparing blood products. Test results support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The position prepares and performs tests in one or more laboratory sections, ensuring accurate results within turnaround-time expectations. It obtains and prepares specimens, maintains specimen integrity, operates laboratory instruments, and performs instrument maintenance, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting. The technician completes required documentation and follows up on unusual and critical results according to policy and procedure. The role also requires compliance with hospital, regulatory, safety, and accreditation requirements; proficiency with hospital, laboratory, and office computer systems; ongoing education and competency; and, as needed, training and orienting staff or students, assisting with regulatory preparation, maintaining supplies and reagents, and performing phlebotomy. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or in medical laboratory, or equivalent education and training.
One year of hospital laboratory experience as an MLT is preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is preferred.
Must meet applicable CLIA education and training requirements for high-complexity testing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience for Float Pool Network is preferred.
Six months of MLT experience is preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and perform laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Ensure testing is accurate and results are reported as ordered within turnaround-time expectations.
Complete required documentation and follow up on unusual and critical results according to policy and procedure.
Obtain, receive, and prepare specimens for analysis, and maintain specimen integrity through the testing process.
Operate laboratory instrumentation and apply knowledge of laboratory methods and specimen factors that affect test accuracy.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and test procedures; troubleshoot issues and refer questionable or unusual cases to the technical supervisor, lab supervisor, director, or pathologist.
Maintain continuing education and competency requirements.
Ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, safety, and accrediting agency requirements.
Use hospital, laboratory, and office computer systems proficiently.
As needed, assist with training and orienting new staff and students and assist with regulatory preparation.
Maintain supply and reagent levels and practice cost containment.
Review laboratory and hospital system policies, procedures, and communications in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including phlebotomy.