Medical Laboratory Technician Resident
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician Resident works under the supervision of the Core Lab Manager, Transfusion Services/Lab Education Manager, and/or Microbiology/Pathology/Safety Manager. The primary function is to perform and assess laboratory tests, perform quality control and routine maintenance, and complete other assigned duties. The role also collects, orders, and processes specimens and performs phlebotomy and EKGs as assigned. The resident performs waived and moderately complex testing on automated instruments under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist. The position includes documenting quality control and quality assurance activities, maintaining and troubleshooting instruments, preparing and handling specimens, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and providing clerical and technical support. The role may also involve participating in staff and student training and orientation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
- Enrolled as a second-year student in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology program.
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect, order, and process specimens for laboratory tests; verify patient identification and explain procedures.
- Perform waived and moderately complex testing on automated instruments under supervision; perform physiochemical analysis and occult blood testing on biological specimens as applicable.
- Participate in proficiency survey testing for waived and moderately complex testing.
- Perform and document quality control and quality assurance data, document failures and corrective actions, and report documentation to a supervisor or manager for review.
- Perform and document daily and preventative instrument maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve minor problems, and notify the section supervisor or manager of problems and actions taken.
- Centrifuge and distribute specimens, check pending work, aliquot specimens, prepare and label simple solutions, and prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
- Keep the work area neat and clean, follow safety policies and procedures, and take inventory, stock, and order supplies for the area.
- Participate in training and orientation of new staff and students.
- Perform clerical and computer tasks and procedures as required.
- Assist supervisors and managers with assigned clerical and technical support duties.
- Perform phlebotomy and EKGs as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
- Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
- Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Earned Wage Access
- Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC
- Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
