MLT I - North Lab

West Tennessee Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing and reporting assigned laboratory tests to provide diagnostic data for the treatment and/or diagnosis of disease. Under the direct supervision of a section supervisor responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back by the department as designated by the hospital.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NACCLS approved program or equivalent.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Must obtain TN State License within six months of hire date.
• Maintain State of TN licensure by completing continuing education as required by State of not less than 12 CE hours annually.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures normally acquired by 3 months to one year of on-the-job training and orientation.
• Skill and proficiency in the technical field of Medical Laboratory Technology as acquired through a two-year Associate of Science Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Communication and verbal skills to schedule procedures, report results, and obtain patient information with Nursing personnel on a frequent basis and with physicians and office staff on an occasional basis.
• Interpersonal skills with patients to perform special tests in the Laboratory on an occasional basis.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specified needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department's policies, procedures, and/or Quality Plus Plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests in designated areas of the laboratory.
• Evaluates and reports test results as instructed by test procedure or section procedure.
• Performs reagent and instrument quality control and records results, and reports problems to supervisory personnel as instructed in procedures and assists in resolving them.
• Performs and maintains records of preventive maintenance on assigned instruments.
• Inventories, receives, and stores supplies for assigned areas.
• Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures.
• Contributes to the positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification will be provided to staff assigned to handle hazardous waste (alcohols, xylene, and stain) to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the dock.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees