Medical Lab Technnician - Metropolis, United States - Massac Memorial Hospital

Description

Job Description

MLT - Part Time

Summary: MLT is a laboratory professional with 2 year medical laboratory degree. Provide accurate laboratory test results when accepting or obtaining best specimen possible for the ordered test using proper supplies and/or equipment. Serve patient needs from all age groups from neonate through geriatric patients.

Reports to: Lab Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs laboratory testing and procedures in any/all areas of the laboratory
2. Evaluates results for clinical significance and validity, exercising independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, and for recognition of atypical/abnormal results requiring additional follow up.
3. Ensures quality control is acceptable and instrumentation is functioning within defined tolerance limits.
4. Actively participates in quality improvement activities on an ongoing basis and complies with standard operating procedures.
5. Reports timely, accurate test results
6. Keep equipment properly maintained and calibrated.
7. Provide direction and assistance to other staff during shift
8. Assists ongoing lab review and improvements and other duties assigned by lab manager

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree from accredited school of Medical Lab Science

Experience: 1 year experience and certification from ASCP, AMT, HHS or equivalent agency preferred.

SHIFT: 7p-7a rotating nights

*****MMH is an equal opportunity employer*****