Med Lab Tech - Part Time

Medical Lab Technician I

Day Shift/Part-Time/No Weekends

Department Operating Hours: 5:30am-2:00pm or 8:00am-4:30p

Role/Position Definition: Performs daily laboratory activities to include but not limited to; instrument maintenance, specimen collection, specimen processing, specimen analysis, and results reporting. Is familiar with and demonstrates competency in the use of all the laboratory equipment. Will perform routine and as needed maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment and troubleshoot as necessary.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

Education/Experience

Associates Degree in related science field required.

1+ years of Medical Laboratory experience preferred.

Must meet CLIA & COLA Standards as testing personnel.

Licensure/Certification

MLT certification or certification eligible preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Is aware of laboratory standards and performs in accordance.

Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.

Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.

Must possess communication skills suited to a wide variety of audiences in both written and verbal capacities.

Ability to recognize and process confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Must possess strong organizational skills.

Familiar with general office equipment such as fax, scanner, copier, postage machines and multiple line phones.

Work Environment:

May be expected to lift 25 pounds with assistance.

Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.

Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential for performing job duties is required.

Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments, or needles is essential to performing job duties.

Physical conditions are clean, neat, and well-lit.

May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.

Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team.

Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes is likely.

Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal standard precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly changed or extended due to the requirements of the surgical schedule and/or patient care areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports results in a timely manner and performs all quality checks to assure accuracy of results.

Manages time to assure timely results reporting.

Conducts inventory and maintains an adequate stock of supplies and reagents to support the laboratory needs.

Monitors temperatures to assure that reagents are stored properly.

Follows all instrument specific protocols in the operation and documentation of quality controls.

Assures that documents and logs are complete and accurate and in addition will review department policies and procedures.

Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment.

Follows universal standard precautions and safe practices in the handling of all biohazardous material.

Monitors all laboratory activities to assure compliance with licensing/regulatory agencies.

Assures that the blood bank protocols, and testing are in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, stamina, and endurance.

Draw patient blood specimens as needed correctly and completely.

Maintains quality control of eyewash stations, centrifuges, and thermometers throughout the hospital.

Communicates test results by telephone, computer, and /or fax.

Utilizes the reference laboratory computer system to register, order, and cancel testing when appropriate.

Utilizes the EMR to order, result, cancel and review testing.

Shows a responsibility to the job and co-workers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality.

Complies with all OSHA health and safety requirements. Maintains all the MSDS for the laboratory department including additions and deletions.

Performs all other duties as assigned.