Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

**$5,000 sign-on incentive available**

Works with the Medical Technologists in the following capacity:

• The MLT will ordinarily be assigned to regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab. Specific assignments may be changed as necessitated by varying workloads.
• Performs assigned work promptly and accurately. Uses appropriate quality control and make sure QC criteria are met before releasing reports.
• Keeps work area clean and neat at all times.
• Assists in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests.
• Evaluates and documents performance of testing personnel according to CLIA personnel requirements.
• Takes weekend back-up call on rotation basis or as assigned by the director.
• Works with and understands the LIS functions necessary for smooth day-to-day operation.
• Follows lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adheres to the lab’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and method calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must correct the problems or immediately notify the section head, director or Medical Director.
• Successfully completes annual competency assessments for each test method performed.
• Assists with performance improvement activities.
• May be designated as a section head following CLIA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director, or Pathologist.

Requirements:

• Must be registered or eligible as an MLT, CLT (ASCP), or MLT (AMT), and/or HHS certified and qualify as general supervisors as outlined in CLIA regulations, or individuals with equivalent training, preferably with practical experience in general laboratory work. Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Benefits and Salary:

Commensurate with position and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, sick time, EAP, wellness benefits, etc.