Medical Laboratory Technician

Salary Range: $32.87 - $45.31

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), a MLT may:
• Perform collection, preparation and processing of biological specimens
• Assist in preventive maintenance and trouble shooting of instruments and systems
• Assist in the performance of quality control procedures. 
• Assist in the set-up of calibrations and controls that are interpreted and approved by a CLS.
• Load samples onto automated analyzers in Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Bactec.
• Transcribe results that have been previously recorded automatically by automated analyzers.
• Quantitatively measure samples and reagents by the use of previously calibrated automatic dispensers.
• Perform “macroscopic” set-up of Urinalysis and prepare sample for microscopic analysis by a CLS.
• Add reagents to qualitative and semi-quantitative “spot, tablet or stick” tests, results must be read by a CLS.
• Transcribe results that have been previously manually approved by a CLS.
• Set-up primary microbiology cultures, subculture from liquid media and stain slide preparations.
• Participates in team and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner.
• Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the organization.
• Remains flexible to changing systems.
• Fulfills other related responsibilities as assigned. 
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Safety
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• General Responsibilities
• Technical Responsibilities
• Clinical Skills - Competency 
• Other Duties Assigned by Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• The ability to have the fine motor control skills to perform the duties of the position.
• Must have correctable vision to perform the duties of the position
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as part of a Team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Licensure: California MLT license required.
• Education: An Associate’s Degree.
• Experience: Documentation of training appropriate to ensure the satisfactory performance of responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, hospital and medical staff.  Must possess adequate phlebotomy skills for difficult adults, children, and newborns.  Ability to cope with stressful situations on a regular basis.  Ability to work without close supervision.  Ability to work rapidly while maintaining quality.  Ability to prioritize activities as appropriate.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.         
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.