Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview : The Medical Laboratory Technician uses a variety of technical and analytical skills to perform and evaluate all types of laboratory testing to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. He/she assures timely and quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and analysis of appropriate samples. In collaboration with the Medical Technologist, this person utilizes professional judgment and knowledge to implement new methods, educate others, and improve systems. The Medical Laboratory Technician collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality service to our customers.

Responsibilities :

1. Organizes and performs or supports patient testing and facilitates overall efficient function of the entire lab. Required to perform phlebotomy. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and collection and analysis of appropriate samples. Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate actions. Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solve issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist.
2. Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Verifies patient demographics, insurance, and diagnostic test information to insure accurate billing or documentation. Retrieves patient results and reports in a timely manner and completes required documentation, which may include chain of custody.
3. Identifies current professional and technical issues and their impact on lab practices. Maintains appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
4. Shares new information with all team members, attends team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested. Participates in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems.
5. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon BH needs or requirements.

Qualifications :

* Education/Experience: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or related field.
* Other qualifications/certificate/license: Certification (or eligible) as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or equivalent. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and D.O.T. Urine Drug Screen Collection certification to be acquired and held current at this facility.
* Technical and analytical knowledge and ability to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in the multi-modality areas of the laboratory. Basic phlebotomy skills are also necessary.