Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Rotational Hours - Jefferson

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in various sections of the laboratory under supervision. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods. (50%) Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%) Participates in programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. (5%) May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%) Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%) May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent.
• Meet ongoing education requirements for certification.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information.
• Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods.
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation.
• Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.
• Participates in programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies.
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree