Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

American Health Associates•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

American Health Associates is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Cincinnati, Ohio. The MLT performs a full range of laboratory testing and reports findings to physicians, following personnel responsibilities established under CLIA Section 493.1495. The technician follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records. The role includes documenting proficiency testing, quality-control activities, calibrations, and instrument and procedural maintenance; following established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels; identifying and correcting problems that may affect test performance or reporting, or promptly notifying the appropriate supervisor or consultant; and documenting corrective actions. The MLT applies laboratory medicine principles and techniques, performs and records quality-control data, maintains instrumentation, and participates in continuing education. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Requirements

Associate degree in biological science or chemistry.
Completion of a qualified medical laboratory science program or three years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience.
Self-direction to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
One to three years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and report laboratory testing in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, automated chemistry, and serology.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records showing proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Perform, interpret, and record quality-control data in relevant departments, and document quality-control activities.
Follow laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting; correct them or promptly notify the technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as prescribed, and document corrective actions where appropriate.
Call critical results.
Perform inventory and maintain department supplies.
Participate in continuing education.