Medical Laboratory Technician

Med Center Health • Bowling Green, KY

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs and reports variety of simple to complex laboratory procedures and tests which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation but which require the use of scientific technique and skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification as required by the Regulations issued: Federal Register, Vol. 39, No. 183, September 19, 1974.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency required within one year of hire or placement. Employees hired or placed prior to May 1, 2024 are required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or placement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Laboratory Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens.
• Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing.
• Performs and reports, according to established procedures, a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control which involve limited independent judgment and interpretation and which utilize mathematical skills, manual dexterity, specific analytical and scientific technique as well as skills to operate certain sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment in the areas of chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and/or microbiology.
• Assists with training of Laboratory Assistant.
• Performs duties of Clerical Assistant and Laboratory Assistant in their relief.
• Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents to assure validity of function and results.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly and follows standard precautions.
• Participates in continuing education including self-education.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed