Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Position Summary: Performs routine clinical laboratory tests under the supervision of a medical technologist. Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Performs routine laboratory procedures according to standardized methodology. Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols. Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment; completes preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Requirements
- Associate degree in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
- Completion of clinical internship.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLT certification or eligible to take MLT certification exam and must be certified within one (1) year of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of experience in a diversified hospital laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine laboratory procedures according to standardized methodology.
- Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
- Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment; completes preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
