MLT-FT

ARKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL•North Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technologist, under indirect supervision and in a timely manner, accurately and precisely performs and reports clinical laboratory test results. Assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, performance improvement, and instrument maintenance. Assists in orientation of new laboratory personnel, promoting teamwork, positive attitude, initiative, and professionalism in keeping with the patient focused care mission of the hospital. Makes decisions of moderate to complex difficulty according to the policies and procedures of the laboratory and the hospital. On a daily basis, interacts and responds to patients, physicians, and fellow hospital staff in a professional manner, remembering that patient care is our first concern. Handles confidential information regarding patient records. Performs all work in accord to the mission, vision, and values of the Arkansas Surgical Hospital.

Requirements

Associates of Science Degree in Medical Technology and the satisfactory completion of a NAACLS approved internship or equivalent degree with credit hours meeting registry eligibility standards.
MLT registry or meet registry eligibility standards (graduate from approved degree program within most recent 2 years.
Performs at a proficient level all tasks within the laboratory.
Must be able to interact and communicate in English, both orally and written, with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner, exhibiting tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to lift and carry equipment and supplies of 25 lbs., pushing and pulling 50 lbs.
Requires good communication and organizational skills.
Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Requires working with frequent interruptions.
Able to comprehend and interpret complex clinical subject matter related to the laboratory.
Able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Accurately and precisely performs and reports clinical laboratory test results.
Assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, performance improvement, and instrument maintenance.
Assists in orientation of new laboratory personnel.
Promotes teamwork, positive attitude, initiative, and professionalism.
Makes decisions of moderate to complex difficulty according to the policies and procedures of the laboratory and the hospital.
Interacts and responds to patients, physicians, and fellow hospital staff in a professional manner.
Handles confidential information regarding patient records.
Performs all work in accord to the mission, vision, and values of the Arkansas Surgical Hospital.
Able to operate all appropriate clinical instrumentation/equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility’s computer system.