Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
This is a full-time position requiring the technician to work independently performing laboratory and phlebotomy procedures. Duties include drawing blood, performing blood and body fluid testing according to established policies, collecting statistical data, interpreting quality control, documenting relevant information, and working additional or non-scheduled hours as needed. The role involves specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results, adhering strictly to laboratory procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and record-keeping. Technicians must maintain records for proficiency testing, follow quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and perform calibrations and maintenance. They must also identify and address issues that could affect test performance or reporting, documenting all corrective actions. Additionally, the technician may perform duties of a Department Lead Lab Tech, which includes overseeing departmental tasks such as monitoring quality control and instrument function, managing test menus, new instrument setup, inventory, calibration, departmental checklists, temperature monitoring, performance monitoring of other staff, employee competency, troubleshooting, and reporting issues to the Laboratory Director.
Requirements
- General working knowledge of laboratory and operations.
- Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
- At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, including either—(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or (2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include—(i) Six semester hours of chemistry; (ii) Six semester hours of biology; and (iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
- Experience as a medical laboratory technician/technologist.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain composure in all situations.
- Possess professional demeanor.
- Able to adjust to change.
- Ability to work with and properly handle different types of people.
- Regular requirement to use hands to feel; reach with hands or arms; talk; and hear.
- Frequent requirement to bend at the waist, walk and stand.
- Specific vision requirements include color vision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Exceptional speaking and listening skills are essential.
- Work involves a variety of changing activities; constant interruptions.
- Must be able to work under stress: 20% of working time.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performing laboratory and phlebotomy procedures independently.
- Drawing blood from patients.
- Following policies for blood and body fluid testing.
- Assisting in statistical data collection.
- Interpreting quality control.
- Documenting appropriate material.
- Working additional or non-scheduled hours as needed.
- Specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results.
- Adhering to laboratory procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and record-keeping.
- Maintaining records for proficiency testing.
- Following quality control policies.
- Documenting quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
- Identifying and correcting problems that may affect test performance or reporting, or notifying the appropriate supervisor.
- Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Performing duties of Department Lead Lab Tech, including monitoring quality control and instrument function, adding to test menu, new instrument start-up, inventory, instrument calibration, weekly departmental checklist, monitoring refrigerator/freezer temperatures, monitoring Technologist/Phlebotomist performance and reporting to Laboratory Director, employee competency, troubleshooting, reporting in lab meetings, and reporting unresolved departmental issues to Laboratory Director.
- Performing phlebotomy successfully.
- Possessing working knowledge of laboratory’s paper flow.
- Following established procedure and observing safety precautions (e.g., wearing gloves and lab coat).
- Demonstrating good and consistent attention to details.
- Demonstrating good and consistent ability to prioritize and manage time wisely.
- Consistently producing sufficient quantity and quality of work.
- Presenting with professional demeanor.
- Having working knowledge of reference lab procedures.
- Complying with procedures for maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Completing all applicable competency exercises.
- Assisting Phlebotomy staff when needed.
- Maintaining effective communication with employees and patients.
- Taking appropriate action in problem situations.
- Projecting a professional and positive attitude.
- Seeking opportunities for self-development and identifying areas of improvement.
- Conducting self in a professional manner and acting as a role model.
- Observing Hospital dress guidelines and wearing ID Badge.
- Providing proper notification for absence and tardiness and being punctual.
- Participating in emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster plans.
- Maintaining assigned equipment and reporting malfunctions.
- Complying with hospital policies and procedures.
- Completing projects and assignments on a timely basis.
- Participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
- Bringing potential problems to the Director of Laboratory’s attention.
- Assisting in data collection.
- Suggesting solutions to problems.
- Emphasizing, supporting, and committing to CQI practices and processes.
- Taking action to assure CQI within areas of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
