Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Premiere Healthcare Staffing•Lewiston, ME

2d•$1,399 - $1,847•Onsite

About The Position

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a position in Lewiston, ME. This role is in the Laboratory department and offers day shifts. The assignment length is 12 weeks. Premiere Healthcare Staffing partners with award-winning hospitals nationwide and provides dedicated career specialists to support candidates. They offer immediate and flexible opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.
Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
Minimum 1 year of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow quality control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may affect test performance and either correct them or notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform waived or highly and moderately complex laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
Perform and document maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed) on instruments and equipment.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and prohibit collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.