Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) ensures the smooth flow of laboratory patients, specimens and information and performs chemical, microbiological and hematological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information and is actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action. Maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments as well as the judicious use of materials. Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students and carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel. Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.
Requirements
- Current Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) License is required.
- Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Color discrimination required to stain slides and to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens.
- Near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens.
- Finger and manual dexterity required to handle specimens and small pieces of laboratory equipment.
- Form perception required to see detail of specimens under microscopic study.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the smooth flow of laboratory patients, specimens and information.
- Performs chemical, microbiological and hematological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information.
- Actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action.
- Maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Judicious use of materials.
- Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students.
- Carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel.
- Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
