MLT PRN Variable Schedule

LCMC Health•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and bodily fluids to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role ensures proper preparation, collection, preservation, transportation, and testing of specimens; records and evaluates findings; and reports test data. The position also supports safe and accurate laboratory operations through quality control, instrument maintenance, specimen processing, and communication with healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS-Technician) through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

Operate primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently, ensure specimens are acceptable for testing, and report test results.
Recognize and refer abnormal, unusual, and critical results to a supervisor.
Maintain knowledge of standard phlebotomy and skin puncture techniques and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
Follow universal precautions, safety and infection control procedures, policies, and report variances.
Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage.
Perform and evaluate serological reactivity and rapid antigen testing.
Perform reagent quality control.
Analyze quality control material for each procedure and record the value.
Process, handle, preserve, and ship specimens appropriately and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components.
Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain clinical laboratory instruments and equipment after orientation.
Retrieve results as needed and resolve questions to assist nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Check assigned instruments and benches for appropriate reagent and supply levels and ensure adequate inventory for incoming shifts.