Medical Lab Technician

Eastern Nephrology Associates • Greenville, NC

7d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Lab Technician (MLT) serves patients by identifying the best method for collecting specimens, accurately ordering and preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing other laboratory testing procedures as per training. The MLT provides information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, receiving, typing, and testing specimens. In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.

Requirements

• Proficient in the processing and analysis of specimens according to protocols and in the parameters established
• Ensures preparation of specimens for examination
• Conducts routine tests within clinical laboratories regarding the practice of treatment and diagnosis
• Utilizes precise laboratory equipment according to safety and organizational training
• Supports Medical Technologists (MT) throughout laboratory operations
• Minimum associate degree in laboratory or other related degree, and a minimum of 2 years laboratory experience required or a combination of education and experience
• Experienced in quality control, quality improvement, instrument troubleshooting, and problem resolution in laboratory testing
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and their medical information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detailed oriented and excellent records maintenance skills
• Proactive individual with the ability to be a self-starter with strong independent decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments
• Ability to concentrate on details and deal with constant interruption
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Attends and completes in-service training as required
• Knowledge of HIPPA and other compliance requirements
• Follow all OSHA Safety rules and regulations and participates in annual safety trainings
• Ability to emulate ENA's mission, vision, and values
• Hearing, visual acuity, talking
• Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills
• Extended periods in a stationary or standing position
• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Requires eyesight (corrected or uncorrected) that allows the employee to accurately read job related materials, accurately read and record patient related information, and any other functions that require the employee to accurately see data
• High risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and OPIM

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years phlebotomy experience
• Experience with Orchard software, Laboratory Information Systems, and EPIC
• Siemen's Atellica CI experience

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples of blood and other substances (25%)
• Performing lab tests on samples and analyzing results (25%)
• Ensuring quality control of samples and adhering to a laboratory’s standards and policies (25%)
• Operating lab equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters
• Resolving unusual test orders by contacting the physician, nursing personnel, mid-levels, or laboratory personnel; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders
• Logging test data into patients’ medical records (25%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree