Medical Lab Technician. 24 Hours, Evenings
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technician provides technical and non-technical services in laboratory service areas. Working with considerable independence, the position performs routine and complex laboratory tests across assigned clinical laboratory departments to provide physicians with rapid and accurate test results. Work may span major laboratory areas or focus on Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, or Microbiology. The role may include specimen collection and processing, equipment setup and operation, maintenance and calibration, troubleshooting, quality control, documentation, and communication of critical or unexpected results. The technician may orient employees and students, assist with procedure development and inspections, maintain supplies, and perform charge technologist duties in the supervisor’s absence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
- Professional knowledge of medical technology principles, theory, and methodology sufficient to perform clinical laboratory procedures.
- Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and take appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately for precise movements.
Nice To Haves
- MT (ASCP) certification.
- At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests of all levels of complexity according to established procedures to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Provide guidance and consultation to Medical Laboratory Technicians on complex testing or unusual findings.
- Assess specimen acceptability and preserve specimen integrity throughout testing.
- Set up, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment; document maintenance accurately and promptly.
- Operate laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and modify instrumentation in assigned laboratory areas.
- Perform instrument calibration according to departmental procedures.
- Follow quality control policies and procedures to ensure reliable data.
- Verify unusual or unexpected test results and inform the appropriate supervisor or designee.
- Recognize critical or life-threatening results and notify appropriate clinical personnel according to hospital policy.
- Resolve and document procedural problems and notify the supervisor of unusual or recurring problems.
- Maintain records and documentation required by applicable regulatory and accreditation bodies and hospital laboratory regulations.
- Orient and instruct new employees and students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
- May perform charge technologist duties when the supervisor is absent and assist with preparations for inspections.
- Obtain and process patient specimens using established techniques.
- Assist in developing new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Help maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment and notify the appropriate person when supplies reach reorder levels.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality improvement practices.
- Attend meetings, conferences, or seminars as required or directed.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
