Medical Laboratory Tech; PRN, Overnights
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for evaluating and solving problems related to the collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process. This role facilitates workflow, checks outstanding tests, and troubleshoots issues with specimen collection or receipt. The technician will also utilize computer downtime procedures when necessary and assist other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care. The position offers opportunities for educational and career growth, excellent comradery and teamwork, and the chance to work on projects or committees.
Requirements
- Associate degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire required
- Other Education equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required
- Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
- MLT(ASCP) - Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology) Registry must be attained within 3 months of hire date. Prefer MLT(ASCP) 90 Days Req
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process
- Facilitates workflow process
- Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
- Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
- Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
- Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
Benefits
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
