Medical Lab Technologist

Columbus Community Hospital • Columbus, TX

8h • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The MLT is responsible for performing tests, reporting and maintaining records of test results, and if the lab assistant is unavailable - specimen collection, handling & processing. After orientation and documentation of competency, the MLT will perform all laboratory tests including hematology coag, chemistry, serology/immunology, Blood Bank, bacteriology, and urinalysis. The MLT will also be able to operate, calibrate, do preventive maintenance, and perform minor repairs on all laboratory equipment, documenting all activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for medical laboratory technicians
• Current registry with a recognized professional organization (i.e. ASCP)
• Good customer relations and telephone skills
• Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality of patient information
• Understand the safe use of laboratory equipment
• Familiar with and abide by hospital and laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory standards
• Knowledge of medical technical practices
• Awareness of factors that influence test results

Responsibilities

• Performing tests
• Reporting and maintaining records of test results
• Specimen collection, handling & processing (if lab assistant is unavailable)
• Performing all laboratory tests including hematology coag, chemistry, serology/immunology, Blood Bank, bacteriology, and urinalysis
• Operating, calibrating, performing preventive maintenance, and performing minor repairs on all laboratory equipment
• Documenting all equipment activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree