Medical Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual laboratory techniques without direct supervision; ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of laboratory equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques; collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test requests and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment; interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Science Required
• MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT Preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual laboratory techniques without direct supervision
• Ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions
• Calibrates and assesses the accuracy of laboratory equipment
• Performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate
• Assists in maintaining inventory and supplies
• Performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques
• Collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens
• Prioritizes assignment of test requests and coordinates general work flow
• Recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results
• Evaluates, interprets and reports test results
• Observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality
• Assists in training of new assistants and technologists
• Supervises Laboratory Assistants
• Assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment
• Interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results
• Attends and participates in department meetings

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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