About The Position
Per diem laboratory role with responsibilities across assigned laboratory areas, including Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Microscopy, and Microbiology. The position performs clinical testing according to laboratory procedures and physician orders, maintains proficiency in assigned areas, and supports accurate reporting and quality service to internal and external users. The role also supports section supervision, quality control, procedure-manual compliance, test validation, instrument interfaces, and laboratory information system projects. Additional duties include specimen collection and processing, supply management, training, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and keeping current with professional requirements and laboratory practices. Qualifications vary by grade: MLT requires an associate degree in science, an approved Medical Laboratory Technology internship, and ASCP or NCA registration. MT (ASCP Eligible) requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specified science field and an eligible internship or accepted work experience. MT (ASCP) requires a bachelor's degree in a specified science field, an approved Medical Technology internship, and ASCP or NCA registration.
Requirements
- MLT, Grade 13: Associate degree in science and completion of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology internship program.
- MLT, Grade 13: Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with ASCP or NCA.
- MT (ASCP Eligible), Grade 14: Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry.
- MT (ASCP Eligible), Grade 14: One-year internship in an ASCP program or other work experience accepted by ASCP, NCA, AACC, or ASM.
- MT (ASCP), Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry; completion of an approved Medical Technology internship; and registration as a Medical Technologist with ASCP or NCA.
- Provide a copy of the required degree or transcript; the MT (ASCP Eligible) qualification also specifies a high school diploma or transcript.
Responsibilities
- Ensure satisfaction of internal and external users and continually improve customer service.
- Perform clinical testing in assigned laboratory areas according to procedures and physician orders.
- Maintain proficiency in assigned laboratory areas.
- Prepare reagents, standards, controls, stains, and culture media as needed.
- Troubleshoot instruments and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Accurately transcribe completed test data for reporting.
- Recommend quality or efficiency improvements to the immediate supervisor.
- Assist the section supervisor and serve as a technical reference in the supervisor's absence.
- Participate in competency assessments as appropriate.
- Support the quality control program, including troubleshooting and approving primary rule failures, verifying QC methods, reviewing QC data and reagent and maintenance QC, and compiling monthly statistics.
- Participate in test validations, instrument interfaces, and laboratory information systems projects.
- Help maintain assigned procedure manuals in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards and review them as needed and at least annually.
- Perform LST functions as needed, including data processing, answering phones, verifying incoming specimens with the courier, and preparing specimens for shipment and arranging transportation.
- Use laboratory supplies efficiently and economically; check inventory, order supplies, and restock deliveries.
- Help teach practical and theoretical test-procedure principles to new hires and students.
- Obtain appropriate blood specimens from patients of all ages.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information designated confidential.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with employees, medical staff, patients, and guests and contribute effectively as part of the Laboratory team.
- Keep work benches, testing areas, and other work areas clean, sanitary, and uncluttered for safety.
- Pursue professional growth through approved seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations, and meet approved ASCP or NCA contact-hour requirements.
- Learn and perform new clinical laboratory procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, including fire and disaster plans.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
