MLT - Nights

Ohio County Healthcare•Hartford, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs quality laboratory testing and monitors testing equipment and systems to ensure acceptable analytical performance. The role includes supporting testing personnel, maintaining quality and regulatory standards, and ensuring corrective actions are completed before patient test results are reported. The position is based in a hospital and/or clinical setting at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, Kentucky, and reports to the Director of Ancillary Services. The technician follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and testing; performs assigned proficiency testing; documents quality-control activities and corrective actions; and identifies and addresses problems that could adversely affect test results. The role may also involve orienting testing personnel, supervising laboratory students, providing directions to non-certified staff performing waived testing, and participating in a quality-improvement team. Employees are expected to comply with hospital policies, confidentiality requirements, workplace safety standards, mandatory training, and annual compliance education. The work is performed in a well-ventilated area and can be stressful. It involves standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, communicating clearly, and using fine and gross motor skills. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required; heavier items should be handled as a team lift or with a lifting aid. The position is subject to bloodborne pathogens and may involve occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to hazardous cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.

Requirements

Associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; an agreement to obtain a GED within six months may be allowed.
BLS certification is strongly recommended, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and perform fine and gross motor tasks.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform quality laboratory testing and monitor testing equipment and systems for acceptable analytical performance.
Provide directions for non-certified staff performing waived testing and supervise laboratory students.
Ensure corrective actions are taken before patient test results are reported.
Orient testing personnel in specimen processing, test performance, result reporting, and instrument maintenance and calibration at defined intervals.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and testing.
Perform proficiency testing specimens as assigned.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities and instrument and procedural issues when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test results and correct them immediately or notify the lab manager.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Provide services consistent with Ohio County Healthcare policies, procedures, purpose, vision, and values.
Frequently access email to stay informed and communicate with staff.
May serve as a member of a quality-improvement team.
Adhere to the OCH Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, scope of practice, HIPAA confidentiality and security standards, workplace safety requirements, mandatory training, and annual compliance education.