Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)
About The Position
Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting across specialty areas, using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to deliver timely, accurate results. The role includes evaluating and monitoring tests within established protocols, determining when additional procedures are indicated, and adjusting workflow to complete work appropriately. Evaluates laboratory results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follows prescribed policies for reporting and notification. Performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; identifies test or instrument malfunctions and implements appropriate corrections. Performs, documents, and reviews quality control and quality assurance activities, evaluates results, and takes corrective action when indicated. Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol. Provides direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Helps develop training protocols and instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned. Contributes to improving laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and supports compliance with accrediting agency standards, including CAP regulatory requirements. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Conducts specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry, and supports disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals. Provides direct support and timely, accurate results to critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events. This may include transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and Gram stains, and participating in mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a 2200–0630 Monday–Friday night schedule, one in three weekends, and two to three holidays per year. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification from ASCP; or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP BOC within one year; or obtain Medical Technologist (MT) certification from AMT within one year.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment at an alternate site.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing of biological specimens using manual or automated techniques across applicable specialty areas.
- Evaluate and monitor tests under established protocols, perform additional procedures when indicated, and adjust workflow to meet appropriate turnaround times.
- Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report or notify others of results according to policy.
- Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment; identify malfunctions and implement appropriate corrections.
- Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities, and take corrective action when indicated.
- Verify specimen labeling and suitability and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
- Provide direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
- Assist with developing education and training protocols and instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
- Help improve laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and ensure compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements.
- Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
- Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
- Support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
- Provide laboratory support to critical care departments during high-acuity events, including transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and Gram stains, and mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Shift and on-call premium pay, as applicable
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
