Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First•Easton, PA

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, and analysis; reports results and maintains test records. The role follows laboratory quality-control policies, documents quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance, and identifies factors that could affect test performance or results. The employee corrects such issues or notifies the Lab Supervisor. The position also supports laboratory and treatment-area stock, follows role checklists and Patient First and OSHA safety policies, and contributes to positive customer service and a professional team environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Keyboarding experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
At least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques; or an associate degree in chemistry, biology, or a related science.
Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology; or completion of a 50-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and qualification for the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical experience.
One year of clinical experience.
Registration as a Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or another recognized certification agency for medical laboratory professionals.
Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining test-result records.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies.
Document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Identify indicators that may affect test performance or result reporting; make corrections or notify the Lab Supervisor.
Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock as needed in the laboratory and treatment area.
Understand and perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position.
Adhere to Patient First and OSHA safety policies.
Provide positive, warm, and friendly customer service in all interactions.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
Complete other duties as directed.