Medical Laboratory Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• MLT, ASCP Eligible: Associate’s degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program.
• MLT, ASCP Eligible: ASCP eligible.
• MT, ASCP Eligible: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program.
• MT, ASCP Eligible: ASCP or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• HEW certification acceptable.
• Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory test.
• Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
• Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
• Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
• Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
• Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic tests in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical microscopy, and bacteriology/microbiology.
• Carries out and initiates follow-up of diagnostic tests.
• Draws venous or capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients as required.
• Packages specimens together with pertinent information and arranges for delivery to reference laboratory.
• Prioritizes requests according to need and condition.
• Records and checks results of tests.
• Ensures prompt transmittal of accurate reports and test results to physicians and nursing units.
• Ensures proper reporting of charges and billing information for all services.
• Completes periodic proficiency survey tests for unknown samples and required reports.
• Prepares and sets up equipment for tests.
• Assures proper calibration of equipment.
• Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks of all laboratory equipment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, and computers.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.