Medical Lab Technician PRN
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.
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
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers
- Continuing education opportunities
- And much more…
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
