MLT or MLS - HMH

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority•Altus, OK

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Lab Supervisor, the MLT performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of examinations in various specialties such as Chemistry & Special Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Blood Bank. The role requires performing instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting, maintaining records, and operating lab instruments independently. The individual must be able to perform well during Health Information System downtime and ensure patient care is not compromised by excessive rejections, recollections, or delays. They will also practice and support safety in the workplace, consult with appropriate personnel regarding test findings, and correlate test results with diagnoses.

Requirements

Associate in Science degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent training) required.
MLT Registry eligible with ASCP or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience preferred.
Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).
Near visual & hearing acuity required.
Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Attends mandatory meetings; attends and/or reads minutes of other scheduled meetings.
Supports the Mission and goals of JCMH/HMH and department for quality patient care.
Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in discussion of patient information.
Recognizes when others are in need of assistance and consistently offers to help.
Assists Managers/Supervisors with scheduling/workload needs.
Demonstrates courteous behavior and telephone etiquette.
Follows hospital and departmental requirements for infection control and safety.
Demonstrates evidence of maintaining professional knowledge and skills (competency).
Demonstrates initiative in all areas.

Nice To Haves

MLT Registry eligible with ASCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner.
Perform venipuncture and arterial puncture.
Prioritize and respond appropriately to routine tests, timed tests, ER tests, and STAT tests.
Practice clinical lab science in Chemistry & Special Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Blood Bank.
Perform appropriate instrument checks and maintenance.
Properly operate any lab instrument and perform any required procedure.
Use independent judgment and knowledge to perform related tasks.
Evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems or special projects.
Maintain all necessary records in all departments.
Perform well in all areas of the lab during Health Information System downtime.
Take care not to compromise patient care with excessive rejections, recollections, or delays.
Utilize judgment in including appropriate disclaimer statements in reports.
Practice and support safety in the workplace.
Consult with appropriate personnel and report/document abnormal test findings and difficulties encountered.
Correlate test results with diagnosis, and question incompatible results.
Perform testing according to established policies and procedures.
Perform duties in an independent manner and help others with little or no direct supervision.