Medical Lab Technician

Here at Alexandria Emergency Hospital, our goals are simple; offer top-tier, compassionate care while serving our community in the most efficient manner possible. We strive to keep minimal to non-existent wait times and pride ourselves on the friendly and comfortable experience we provide to patients.

We are seeking a dependable direct-care oriented Medical Lab Technician, to join our team!

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing various laboratory tests/procedures as assigned. Uses critical thinking skills and deals with issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operation of the laboratory.

Qualifications required:

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science and documentation of clinical laboratory training.
• MLT (ASCP)
• At least three years’ experience in a hospital setting.

Essential Job functions and responsibilities:

• Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting maintenance records of patient test results
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notifies their manager.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the Laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Nonessential Job functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor/department director.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.

Job Competencies:

• Ability to Navigate/Utilize Electronic Medical Record
• Understand/Comply with Hospital Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains skill level by continuing education, collaborative training with co-workers and physicians and annual skills check offs.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus); Hearing; Speaking; Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; Walk; Sit; Balance; Repetitive motions; Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods.
• Frequent: Bend, Squat, Twist, Push/Pull up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 with assistance; Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Occasional: Climb, Kneel, Crouch, Distinguish Colors, Exposure to noise/high-pitched noise, Exposure to hazards, allergens, toxins/chemicals/detergents/radiation
• Rarely: Exposure to potential electric shock; Work in confined area
• Other: Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, goggles, masks.
• Potential exposure to communicable disease.
• Potential for cuts and bruises.

Work environment:

• OSHA Category I: Normal routine involves exposure to blood, bodily fluid or tissue and as part of their employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital
• Medical laboratory

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• Night shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Hospital: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MLT Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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