Med Lab Tech (MLT) Full Time Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs, under minimal supervision, routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs testing on all specimens and ensures that results are accurate and complete.
• Works in a team environment to accomplish Laboratory goals.
• Possess knowledge of Medical Technology and answers inquiries from physicians and other health care professionals.
• May be required to mentor new employees and students
• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing.
• Performs technical procedures as required by department or supervisor.
• Performs all testing in a timely manner as established by departmental policy and performs all tests with confidence.
• Inspects instruments and verifies that equipment is in proper working order before testing.
• Insures that test results correlate with each other and the patient’s clinical situation.
• Rechecks and reports to the supervisor all questionable results.
• Follows critical value procedure.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all computer tasks associated with job responsibilities.
• Performs scheduled maintenance to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Records the procedures performed.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures and instrument checks correctly.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Applies step-by-step problem solving and thinking patterns.
• Acts as charge person assigned to provide direction, support and technical ability to others

Management of Time and Resources:

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Quality:

• Is part of a team effort to insure quality services.
• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.
• Produces quality results.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work.

Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS:

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer’s satisfaction.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Required Qualifications:

• MLT with Associates degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• MT ASCP/NCA with Associates degree 2- 5 years experience