Medical Technologist (MLS)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

9d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (MLS) is responsible for accurately performing routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and recording their results. This role involves evaluating test results, including normal and abnormal findings that require notification, documentation, and/or verification. The MLS will also evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, following prescribed policies for reporting and notification. Additionally, the position includes performing and documenting calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment, recognizing indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction, and implementing appropriate corrections. Quality control and assurance for improvement are key aspects, involving performance, documentation, and review according to established protocols, with corrective action taken when indicated. The role also encompasses performing internal and external proficiency testing, specialty testing in areas such as chemistry, hematology, and coagulation, and supporting disease-specific accreditations by meeting turn-around time goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree/ Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
Minimum of one year of laboratory experience in high/moderate complexity testing.

Nice To Haves

Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various Laboratory areas.
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, and she/he takes corrective action or notifies appropriate supervisory personnel.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and inspire their cooperation.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and records their results.
Evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results which require notification, documentation, and/or verification.
Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Performs specialty testing in areas including chemistry, hematology, coagulation.
Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn-around time goals.