Medical Lab Technician

Job Description

​​​​​Job Summary:

• Performs laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
• Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, specimen procurement and processing, and timely blood collection to ensure availability of test results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory procedures following approved protocols with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and specimen procurement and processing.
• Performs blood collection duties in a timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of changes and updates to technical procedures.
• Follows established protocols for interpreting and verifying test results.
• Recognizes abnormal or inconsistent results and investigates appropriately and timely.
• Notifies leadership immediately of potential problems to avoid compromising patient care.
• Completes work assignments timely by prioritizing and multitasking as appropriate.
• Adjusts to fluctuating workloads and cooperates positively when additional work is required.
• Maintains clean and organized workstations.
• Completes special projects as assigned using LIS, EMR, and other tools.
• Communicates possible delays, issues, or potential problems to leadership.
• Performs and documents required quality control procedures and corrective actions.
• Documents out-of-control situations and notifies leadership of discrepant or unexpected results.
• Operates instrumentation per procedures and performs required maintenance.
• Communicates instrument and equipment issues to peers and leadership.
• Participates in student and new employee training and assists with curriculum development.
• Recognizes, investigates, and resolves problems, involving peers and leadership as appropriate.
• Completes competency assessments and follows required performance improvement plans.
• Performs work within defined error limits.
• Addresses customer inquiries thoroughly and follows through appropriately.
• Assists in error detection, investigation, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provides annual evidence of participation in continuing education.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, including an internship at an affiliated laboratory from an accredited institution, required within two (2) months of hire.
• Combined military experience and training that aligns with CLIA and CAP requirements.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• MLT or MLS Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required within six (6) months of hire.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Addresses customer inquiries, requests, and concerns thoroughly, following through positively and appropriately.
• Timely informs leadership of issues or concerns.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.