Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technologist (MLT)

Alleghany Health • Sparta, NC

8h

About The Position

This position has required flexibility to work in all laboratory departments, different shifts, week-ends and holidays and in adverse weather conditions. This position works under the general supervision of Laboratory Manager, performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies. Participates in Process Improvement and Laboratory Quality Control practices. Communicates with physicians and interdisciplinary clinical co-workers. Maintains regulatory agency requirements and follows laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and standards as pertinent to scope of practice and hospital role. Performs other duties as assigned. Observe patient rights at all times, be an advocate for the patient. Document accurately and timely. Observe universal precautions. Knowledge of sterile procedures Patient safety observed at all time. Observe departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in medical technology or related science
• MLT (AMT), MLT/MLS (ASCP), MLT (ASCLS), or MLT (NCA). BLS not required. OR MT (AMT), MT/CLS (ASCP), MT (ASCLS), or MT (NCA). BLS not required.
• Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing customers and co-workers.
• Actively functions as a patient advocate.
• Must have general knowledge of laboratory equipment, phlebotomy, basic computer knowledge, and current hospital emergency policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Participates in Process Improvement and Laboratory Quality Control practices.
• Communicates with physicians and interdisciplinary clinical co-workers.
• Maintains regulatory agency requirements and follows laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and standards as pertinent to scope of practice and hospital role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Observe patient rights at all times, be an advocate for the patient.
• Document accurately and timely.
• Observe universal precautions.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures
• Patient safety observed at all time.
• Observe departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree