- The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for performing moderately complex laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA, in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and serology. California excludes MLT's from high complexity testing, including microbiology, microscopic testing and blood bank testing. Professional application of the principles, theories, techniques and quality controls of laboratory science are used. The Medical Laboratory Technician will follow the hospital's policies and procedures and documents their review. Ensure all daily QC are acceptable before releasing patient results. Perform and documents all maintenance, temperatures, specimen rejection and troubleshooting. Assists with inventory and supply management.
- Minimum one (1) year clinical laboratory experience preferred, but new graduate acceptable
- Associates of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent
- Possession of a valid Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services
- Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
- Performs, verifies, and reports results of moderately complex laboratory tests including but not limited to: automated instrument testing for hematology, coagulation, chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Sets up cultures and performs moderately complex microbiology kit testing
- T haw s frozen plasma
- Performs required quality control and quality assurance assessment.
- Performs testing completely, accurately, within established timeframes and according to established policies and procedures.
- Enters quality control and test results into information systems accurately and within established timeframes.
- Performs instrument maintenance.
- Assume responsibility for problem-solving and trouble-shooting equipment.
- Assist with inventory and supply management.
- Performs routine technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner. Maintains knowledge of processing and technical protocols and procedures. Performs routine tasks, safety checks, and preventive maintenance with appropriate documentation and communication.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
- Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective gear and uses a face shield/goggles when aliquoting samples. Performs quality control procedures and instrument maintenance procedures. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
- Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.
- Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.
- Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances. Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
- Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.
- Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.
- Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.
- Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.
- Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.
- Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
- Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
- Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
- Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
- Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.
Clerical/Administrative Patient Care - Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
- Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
- Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
- Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
- Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care - Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.
- Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
- Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
- Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting and climbing.
- Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
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Description
JOB SUMMARY:Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence. Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large. Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions. Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
Participates in operational aspects of the department, and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices. Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the work place. Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting. Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes. Participates in education activities and process implementation. Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors.
The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continuous 66 to 100% of time
Frequent 33 to 65% of time
Occasional 0 to 32% of time
Patient Care
