Medical Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs laboratory procedures using established protocols with minimal technical supervision.
• Responsible for specimen collection and processing, quality control, instrument maintenance, result verification, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Maintains compliance with laboratory standards while ensuring accurate and timely test results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing according to approved procedures and protocols.
• Collect and process specimens, including blood collection as needed.
• Interpret, verify, and investigate abnormal or inconsistent results.
• Perform and document quality control procedures.
• Initiate corrective actions and document out-of-control situations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Communicate instrument issues and discrepancies to leadership.
• Document maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Participate in student and new employee training.
• Assist in developing training curriculum and competency programs.
• Complete competency assessments and continuing education requirements.
• Investigate errors and support process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize LIS, EMR, and laboratory systems appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, peers, and leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Required Education:

• Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, including laboratory internship.
• Combined military laboratory training and experience meeting CLIA/CAP requirements.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• MLT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) Certification (or equivalent).
• Certification eligibility meeting employer requirements if not currently certified.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Laboratory procedures and testing.
• Quality control (QC).
• Specimen procurement and specimen processing.
• Blood collection / Phlebotomy.
• Test result interpretation and verification.
• Instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Corrective action documentation.
• Problem investigation and resolution.
• Error detection and process improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Customer service skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience.