Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist

Winner Regional Healthcare Center • Winner, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary:
Performs technical laboratory testing in the laboratory. The medical laboratory technologist / medical laboratory technician assists with all laboratory duties as needed and other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Knowledge of current medical technology to perform full range of laboratory tests and to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a medical laboratory technologist / medical laboratory technician program.
• Must provide a current medical laboratory technologist or medical laboratory technician license.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Ability to operate all equipment in the department and to adequately perform all services provided by the department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and understands all regulations regarding sample collection, handling and processing.
• Properly identifies the client before specimen collection and labels all specimens according to laboratory policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate venipuncture, arterial puncture and capillary sites of blood collection.
• Demonstrates knowledge and correct use of all phlebotomy equipment including machines, needles, tubes, lancets, etc.
• Demonstrates technically correct methods of specimen collection using aseptic technique to prevent the spread of infection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and understands the necessity of special handling of certain samples.
• Demonstrates knowledge of correct procedure for and assists in obtaining throat and nasopharyngeal specimens.
• Assesses the feasibility of laboratory results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions.
• Cancels and orders tests as necessary.
• Accurately transcribes clinical test results.
• Able to perform in emergency situations.
• Performs chemical and serological analysis of blood and body fluid.
• Performs hematological and microbiological examinations.
• Performs blood banking procedures, including preparation of components for transfusion.
• Performs quality control checks on instruments, solutions, and test results against established standards and initiates corrective action when necessary; ensuring accurate test results.
• Performs all maintenance activities and ensures instrument function remains high-quality.
• Assists in resolving testing and instrument problems within department and contacts manufacturer’s technical support as needed to eliminate instrument and/or procedures downtime.
• Assists with all duties with regard to new instrument acquisition and new test implementation.
• Ensures all necessary records are properly maintained such as test results, quality control and maintenance.
• Maintains quality of patient care and communicates with the laboratory manager, medical staff and laboratory staff, ensuring consistent information flow.
• Instructs students or clinic staff on correct techniques and procedures.
• Allows students to observe during sample collection and other job duties.
• Files results, reports, and bills appropriately.
• Approximately designates charges and credits.
• Monitors reports.
• Maintains printers with regard to paper, ribbons, and print cartridges.
• Stocks supplies for department when necessary.
• Utilizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed