Medical Lab Technician

Summary: Performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interprets physician's orders and secures a requisition before performing test.

Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.

Draws blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.

Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of medical technologist.

Performs blood counts.

Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes.

Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.

Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner.

Informs physicians and/or nursing staff of lab results.

Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately.

Recognizes abnormalities and notifies physician immediately.

Responds to STAT orders immediately, reporting the results within the specified time.

Performs daily quality control and cleaning procedures per guidelines.

Orders and stocks supplies as needed.

Performs necessary preventive maintenance on equipment and reports any malfunctions immediately to the appropriate person.

Consistently prepares reports, statistics and remedial actions, records workload and always follows through as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioral Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Decision Making/Judgment

• Demonstrates the ability to secure and evaluate facts in making decisions and taking action and makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes good decisions when faced with new situations or incomplete information; Is able to effectively prioritize tasks; Approaches problems, challenges and new situations in an organized manner; Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding workable solutions and avoids recurring problems.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates the organization's cardinal value; to honor the dignity and worth of each individual; Relates to others in an honest, straightforward fashion and is professional verbally and non-verbally; Resolves conflict in a positive manner; Actively listens with a sincere attempt to understand and values different points of view; Respects the confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Teamwork

• Contributes to a climate where employees want to do their best and work together as a team; Accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with every member of the staff; Assists co-workers as needed; Displays a positive, cooperative team attitude and recognizes the achievement of others.

Change Management

• Is open to change and makes suggestions for change; Maintains a positive attitude regarding change.

Customer Service

• Treats patients and co-workers with respect and professionalism; Assists others in the department and throughout the hospital; Takes initiative in working to solve customer complaints; Displays a "can do" attitude.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates a commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices; Conserves resources whenever appropriate.

Initiative

• Recognizes and follows through with duties that need to be performed; Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties; Makes suggestions for improving procedures; Commits time and effort to hospital committees and community service; Participates in department in-service programs and takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.

Dependability/Reliability

• Reports to work in a regular and timely manner and is willing to make schedule adjustments related to changes in workload activity; Accepts delegation responsibly and can be relied upon to perform duties and complete assignments independently and in a reasonable time frame; Observes appropriate work breaks and meal periods; Attends mandatory meetings and in-services; Demonstrates commitment and responsibility.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Registered Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist with ASCP, AMT, or other accrediting agency.

Associate or Bachelor Degree required. An official copy of college transcript must be received from college or university within 30 days of employment. Registry eligible MLT or MT must pass registry exam within twelve months of start of employment.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and statistics.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Basic PC skills preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Certified Medical Laboratory Technician

CPR certification required

Age Specific Competencies: Knowledge and application of growth and development principles; utilization of effective communication strategies; implementation of specific technical factors.

Pediatric; newborn-12 years of age

Adolescent; 12-18 years of age

Adult; 18-65 years of age

Older Adult; 65+ years of age

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be free of all unlawful substances and alcohol.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

8:00pm to 6:00am

Four

• 10 hour shifts Monday

• Thursday

Will be required to work weekends and holidays if needed for coverage.