Clinical Lab Mt/Mlt/Mls

JOB TITLE:MT/MLT/MLS

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GRADE: 904

REPORTS TO: General Supervisor

Mon-Fri 10:00 pm-6:30 am or Wed-Sat 4 x 10 hour overnight shifts

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the General Supervisor, the Lab Technician I will evaluate and perform established criteria in conformance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct routine and complex laboratory testing to include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Banking and Microbiology (set-up and blood culture gram stain).

• Interpret test results

• Perform instrument operation and maintenance

• Support laboratory clients

• Receive and label specimen for testing

• Perform testing according to standard procedures.

• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.

• Maintains departmental proficiency and competency.

• Adheres to laboratory quality control, policies and documentation.

• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.

• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

COMPETENCIES

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – The incumbent demonstrates the technical capability and knowledge required for this role

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – This role demonstrates the ability to understand relationship-orientated aspects of social effectiveness and to operate successfully in a variety of social exchanges

• QUALITY CONTROL – This role demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Consistently delivers quality work during allotted timeframes

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and proficiency in Laboratory settings

• Presents commitment to core values of the organization and ensures Laboratory employees do the same

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education / Certifications:

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science is accepted.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• MT/MLT/MLS preferred.

Experience / Abilities:

• Minimum 1 year of lab experience is preferred

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Willingness to maintain confidential information

TRAVEL AND HOURS

• This position is full-time

• No travel is required with this position

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.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

Employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of MAWD Pathology Group to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.