Medical Laboratory Technician - Selby Laboratory Services - Flex 0.5 (40 hrs biweekly) (73780)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory analysis and reports results, obtains specimens for analysis, and draws blood for blood bank. The position operates in an environment of continuous quality improvement and requires adherence to MHS Standards of Excellence and strict confidentiality. The technician performs manual and automated specimen testing, operates laboratory instruments, maintains and troubleshoots equipment and procedures, and completes quality assurance activities. The role also includes specimen collection at hospital and off-site locations, laboratory clerical support, training students and new employees, maintaining supplies, and researching and evaluating products, procedures, and equipment under the section supervisor’s direction.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician, or eligibility for board certification through an approved secondary pathway.
- Must be eligible for Board of Certification upon hire and successfully complete the ASCP Board of Registry or another national certification within one year.
- For work at a West Virginia site, must be eligible to obtain a West Virginia license upon hire and acquire the license within 60 days of hire.
- Light clerical skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and automated specimen testing and operate laboratory instruments.
- Obtain specimens for analysis in the hospital and at off-site locations.
- Draw blood for blood bank.
- Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and procedures.
- Perform linearity, calibrations, and quality control as required by instruments and accreditation guidelines.
- Complete assigned proficiency testing in a timely manner.
- Review and sign assigned electronic document control records.
- Assist with laboratory clerical duties, including recalling results, faxing reports, and calling alert values to physicians.
- Document and report NCE investigations properly.
- Use Meditech to create site batches for specimen transport.
- Direct and train students and new laboratory employees in procedures and instrument operation.
- Replenish supplies and maintain adequate stock in the work area.
- Research and evaluate new products, procedures, and equipment under the section supervisor’s direction.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Exhibit MHS Standards of Excellence and maintain strict confidentiality.
Benefits
- Affordable, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and flex-time employees.
- Bonus eligibility for qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
