MLT or MLS

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority•Altus, OK

11d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Lab Supervisor, the MLT performs laboratory procedures promptly, accurately, and reliably in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position practices clinical laboratory science across chemistry and special chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic examination phases. The role is scheduled for nights, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in Medical Technology or equivalent training.
Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (two years).
Near visual acuity and hearing acuity sufficient to perform essential duties.
Meet dress-code standards and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
Report to work on time as scheduled and complete work within designated time.
Wear identification while on duty and use the computerized punch-time system correctly.

Nice To Haves

MLT registry eligibility with ASCP or equivalent.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory procedures promptly, accurately, and reliably according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform venipuncture and arterial puncture competently.
Prioritize and respond appropriately to routine, timed, emergency room, and STAT tests to maintain workflow and quality patient care.
Perform clinical laboratory examinations in chemistry and special chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank.
Perform instrument checks and required maintenance, operate laboratory instruments, and complete required procedures.
Use independent judgment and knowledge to troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems and assigned special projects.
Maintain required records across all laboratory departments.
Perform laboratory duties during Health Information System downtime.
Avoid compromising patient care through excessive specimen rejections, recollections, or delays.
Include appropriate disclaimer statements in reports when results may be compromised, and document the reason.
Practice and support workplace safety.
Consult appropriate personnel and report or document abnormal test findings and testing difficulties.
Correlate test results with diagnoses and question incompatible results.
Perform testing according to established policies and procedures.
Work independently with little or no direct supervision and assist others.
Complete annual education requirements, attend mandatory meetings, and attend or review minutes of other scheduled meetings.
Support the mission and goals of JCMH/HMH and the department for quality patient care.
Protect patient confidentiality and use discretion when discussing patient information.
Offer assistance to coworkers when workload permits and assist managers or supervisors with scheduling and workload needs.
Communicate courteously and respectfully with patients, guests, and coworkers, including appropriate telephone etiquette.
Follow hospital and departmental infection-control and safety requirements, and maintain professional knowledge, skills, and initiative.