Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital•Seneca, KS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, performs all tests accurately as required according to standard procedure. Functions as supervisor when the laboratory manager/director is absent. For Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or Technologist, performs all tests accurately as required according to standard procedure.

Requirements

Previous experience as an MT/MLS or MLT
Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program BS or equivalent (for MLS)
Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program Associate Degree or MLT-C (for MLT)
Registered in the state where employed
CPR certified

Responsibilities

Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients.
Answers phone in courteous manner.
Ability to work well with others inside and outside department.
Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
Adequate computer and typing skills.
Performs tasks in Cerner system with minimal supervision or assistance.
Schedules lab appointments.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use.
Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy.
Collects venipuncture and non-blood specimens properly in correct containers.
Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection.
Specimens are processed following departmental procedures.
Performs test accurately according to Procedure manual in all areas.
Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing.
Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and adequately documented.
Notifies appropriate staff when results are modified and adequately documents.
Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results.
Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner.
Review patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing charges as required.
Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities.
Cleans work area periodically throughout the day.
Equipment is operated, maintained, and repaired according to manufactures instructions.
Follow Quality Control procedures.
Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab.
Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program.
Keep current supplies on hand.
Takes turn in call rotation for week and weekend.
Maintains competency and performs education in a timely manner as required by supervisor and hospital policy.
Completes tasks or special projects.
Perform other duties as defined by supervisor.